Toombs Central Elementary School

6287 Us Highway 1 S
Lyons, GA 30436
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Toombs Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Toombs Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Toombs Central Elementary School's student population of 494 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
494 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Toombs Central Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Toombs Central Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#324 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
36%
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45-49%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
22%
18%
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Black
2%
36%
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White
72%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toombs Central Elementary School's ranking?
Toombs Central Elementary School is ranked #324 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Toombs Central Elementary School often compared to?
Toombs Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. D. Dickerson Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Toombs Central Elementary School?
494 students attend Toombs Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Toombs Central Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Toombs Central Elementary School?
Toombs Central Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Toombs Central Elementary School offer ?
Toombs Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Toombs Central Elementary School part of?
Toombs Central Elementary School is part of Toombs County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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