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What tradition at Lyons Primary School should never be changed?
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Enrollment
571
Elementary
DISTRICT 514 · STATE 605
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TOOMBS COUNTY·NCES 130504002994
Lyons Primary School
600 Bulldog Rd, Lyons, GA 30436 · (912) 526-8391 · Toombs County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL571 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
42 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 13.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
571 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 74%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 116 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 168 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 153 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 134 | 23% |
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Toombs County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Lyons Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons Primary School this school | 571 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Sunset Elementary School Moultrie | 614 | 100.0% | 48.9% |
| Hull-Sanford Elementary School Hull | 494 | 100.0% | 44.5% |
| Lyons Upper Elementary Lyons | 478 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
| Satilla Elementary School Douglas | 661 | 100.0% | 28.4% |
| Moulton-Branch Elementary School Valdosta | 594 | 100.0% | 47.3% |
Matched among Georgia elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Lyons Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 571 | #680 of 1,324 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #767 of 1,301 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.0% | #180 of 1,301 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #412 of 1,312 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
571
+45 (+9%) vs 2020
-5% since 2010-11, when it was 598
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
was 12.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 571 | 41.5 | 13.8:1 | 100% (571) |
| 2023-24 | 574 | 42.1 | 13.6:1 | 100% (574) |
| 2022-23 | 557 | 41.6 | 13.4:1 | 87% (483) |
| 2020-21 | 526 | 41 | 12.8:1 | 100% (526) |
| 2017-18 | 571 | 44.2 | 12.9:1 | 100% (571) |
| 2015-16 | 585 | 43 | 13.6:1 | 99% (582) |
| 2010-11 | 598 | 43 | 13.9:1 | 78% (468) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lyons Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (571 to 571); teachers down 6% (44.2 to 41.5).
About Lyons Primary School
Lyons Primary School is classified as an elementary school. It is located in Lyons, Georgia. In all, 571 students attend the school in pre-K through 2.
Lyons Primary School is a school in Toombs County. The district has 5 schools and 3,118 students.
At Lyons Primary School, White students make up the biggest share, 43%. The remaining students are 27% Hispanic, 23% Black, and 6% multiracial. Among people living in Toombs County, the White share is about 62%. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 68%.
Lyons Primary School lists 41.5 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 13.8 students per teacher. The ratio is within a point of the 13.3:1 average for elementary schools in Georgia. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 100% of the student body. Public schools in Toombs County average a similar 97%.
Census data for Toombs County show the median household earns about $52,621 a year, roughly 18% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Lyons Primary School, Toombs County has 9 public schools.
Lyons Primary School's nearest public school is Toombs County High School (about 0.2 miles). Inside a five-mile radius, there are 5 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Fringe, meaning it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 571, compared with 526 in 2020-21.
The discussion board for Lyons Primary School is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Toombs County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
27,102
Census ACS
Median income
$52,621
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
5,397 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Toombs County
- Toombs County High SchoolHigh · 896 students
- Toombs County Middle SchoolMiddle · 681 students
- Toombs Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 492 students
- Lyons Upper ElementaryElementary · 478 students
Other schools in Lyons
- Toombs County High SchoolHigh · 896 students
- Toombs County Middle SchoolMiddle · 681 students
- Toombs Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 492 students
- Lyons Upper ElementaryElementary · 478 students
Nearby schools
- Toombs County High School0.2 mi · 896
- Toombs County Middle School0.3 mi · 681
- Lyons Upper Elementary0.3 mi · 478
- Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School4.0 mi · 622
- J. D. Dickerson Primary School4.2 mi · 456
- J. R. Trippe Middle School5.7 mi · 498
Frequently asked questions
About Lyons Primary SchoolHow large is Lyons Primary School?
Lyons Primary School enrolls approximately 571 students in grades PK-02.
Is Lyons Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lyons Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lyons Primary School is approximately 13.8:1 (42 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Lyons Primary School?
Student demographics at Lyons Primary School are roughly 43% White, 27% Hispanic, 23% Black, 0% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Lyons Primary School?
Lyons Primary School is overseen by Toombs County in Toombs County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.