LYERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lyerly Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chattooga County school district, located in Lyerly, GA with about 370 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Lyerly Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lyerly Elementary School, located at 150 Oak Hill Rd in Lyerly, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chattooga County School District. As a small, community-oriented school, it provides instruction for students in the primary grades, focusing on building essential academic skills in literacy and mathematics while fostering a supportive learning environment. The school is centrally located in the rural town of Lyerly, functioning as a vital hub for local families and emphasizing a close-knit atmosphere where staff and students can build strong interpersonal connections.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lyerly Elementary is committed to the holistic development of its students by promoting character education and community engagement. The school typically utilizes the resources of the Chattooga County district to integrate technology into the classroom and provide various support services aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing both academic growth and social-emotional well-being, the school strives to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, maintaining a long-standing tradition of education within the Lyerly community.

For more information, contact Lyerly Elementary School at (706) 895-3323 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.