Lyons Upper Elementary

437 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Lyons Upper Elementary School, located at 803 S State St in Lyons, Georgia, serves as a vital component of the Toombs County educational system. The school typically focuses on the academic and social development of students in the upper elementary grades (generally 3rd through 5th), bridging the gap between foundational primary education and the more complex expectations of middle school. As part of a smaller community-oriented district, the school emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty work to cultivate core competencies in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is characterized by its dedication to student growth and character building within the Toombs County School District. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Lyons Upper Elementary often engages in initiatives designed to foster community involvement and student participation. By maintaining a focus on both rigorous academic standards and a positive school culture, the institution aims to prepare its students for the transition into secondary education while ensuring they feel connected to their local community in Lyons.

437

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

109.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyons Upper Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	126
Black	98
Asian	2
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	2

White
184 (42.1 %)
Hispanic
126 (28.8 %)
Black
98 (22.4 %)
Two or More
25 (5.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Toombs County
Phone:	(912)526-5816
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	478
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 150

Grade 4 141

Grade 5 146