Byron Elementary School

706 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Byron Elementary School, located at 202 New Dunbar Road in Byron, Georgia, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Peach County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the personal success of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the local Byron community.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Byron Elementary is known for promoting a positive school culture that encourages parent and community involvement. The school utilizes various resources and extracurricular opportunities to engage students, ensuring that they feel a sense of belonging and motivation. With its accessible location and commitment to student achievement, Byron Elementary remains a central hub for families in the area who are looking to provide their children with a structured and nurturing early educational experience.

706

Total Students

46.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Byron Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	330
Hispanic	93
Black	208
Asian	4
Two or More	67
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
330 (46.7%)
Black
208 (29.5%)
Hispanic
93 (13.2%)
Two or More
67 (9.5%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Peach County
Phone:	(478)956-5020
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	706
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	706
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

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 97