Toombs Central Elementary School
Tel:
(912)565-7781
- Toombs Central Elementary School serves 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Toombs Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Toombs Central Elementary School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 468 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Toombs Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Toombs Central Elementary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #688 out of 2,174 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 25% | 15% |
| Black | 3% | 37% |
| White | 68% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Toombs County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Toombs County Middle School (9.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Toombs County Middle School (9.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lyons Toombs County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 631 students
9.0 miles
701 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912)526-8363 9.0 6-8 631 - Lyons Lyons Upper Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 491 students
10.5 miles
803 S State St
Lyons, GA 30436
(912)526-5816 10.5 3-5 491 - Lyons Toombs County High School Grades: 9-12 | 850 students
10.5 miles
500 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912)526-4286 10.5 9-12 850 - Lyons Lyons Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 582 students
10.6 miles
600 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912)526-8391 10.6 PK-2 582 - Vidalia Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 762 students
10.9 miles
205 Waters Dr
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912)537-4755 10.9 2-5 762
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