TOOMBS CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Toombs Central Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Toombs County school district, located in Lyons, GA with about 489 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 36 teachers, Toombs Central Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Toombs Central Elementary School, located in Lyons, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Toombs County School District. Committed to the academic and personal growth of its students, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering social development. By integrating classroom instruction with community engagement, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future academic transitions, emphasizing both literacy and numeracy as pillars of their early education.

Beyond academics, Toombs Central Elementary prioritizes a positive school culture characterized by active parental involvement and a dedication to student well-being. The school typically offers a range of activities and programs designed to help students discover their interests, build confidence, and develop essential character traits. As a central hub for the local community in Lyons, the school strives to maintain strong partnerships with families and stakeholders to ensure that every student has the resources and encouragement needed to succeed in a changing educational landscape.

For more information, contact Toombs Central Elementary School at (912) 565-7781 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6287 US Highway 1 S
Lyons, GA 30436
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TOOMBS CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lyons, GA with about 489 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Toombs County
Total Students:
489
Teachers:
36
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 489 students

White
68.9%
Hispanic/Latino
23.7%
Black or African American
4.5%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
0.4%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.