Toombs Central Elementary School
Toombs Central Elementary School serves 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Toombs Central Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Toombs Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Toombs Central Elementary School's student population of 489 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 489 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Toombs Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Toombs Central Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #291 out of 2188 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 15% |
| Black | 5% | 37% |
| White | 69% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Toombs County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Toombs Central Elementary School is Toombs County High School (10.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Toombs County Middle School (9.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lyons Toombs County Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 645 students10
9.0 miles
701 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363 9 6-8 645 - Lyons Lyons Upper Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 31%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 478 students10
10.5 miles
803 S State St
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-5816 10.5 3-5 478 - Lyons Toombs County High School Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 810 students10
10.5 miles
500 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4286 10.5 9-12 810 - Lyons Lyons Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 571 students
10.6 miles
600 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8391 10.6 PK-2 571 - Vidalia Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-5 | 779 students10
10.9 miles
205 Waters Dr
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-4755 10.9 2-5 779
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