- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covington, LA
E. E. Lyon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for E. E. Lyon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220165001282
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E. E. Lyon Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
E. E. Lyon Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E. E. Lyon Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Covington, LA.
School address
District: St. Tammany Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220165001282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
E. E. Lyon Elementary School held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 220165001282 · Covington, LA Other · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 16.5:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mandeville High School (2,006 students)
E. E. Lyon Elementary School held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
E. E. Lyon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mandeville Hig
Mandeville High School
2,006 students
- Slidell High S
Slidell High School
1,654 students
- Covington High
Covington High School
1,600 students
- Northshore Hig
Northshore High School
1,518 students
- Joseph B. Lanc
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
1,480 students
- This school 628
E. E. Lyon Elementary School
628 students
What this shows E. E. Lyon Elementary School reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How E. E. Lyon Elementary School compares
E. E. Lyon Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▼ 11% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 628 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.3%
African American 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, E. E. Lyon Elementary School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Tammany Parish reports $14,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E. E. Lyon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slidell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northshore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E. E. Lyon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,654
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Covington
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about E. E. Lyon Elementary School
How many students attend E. E. Lyon Elementary School?
E. E. Lyon Elementary School has 628 students enrolled. It is a public school in Covington, LA. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at E. E. Lyon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at E. E. Lyon Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E. E. Lyon Elementary School?
55.7% of students at E. E. Lyon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E. E. Lyon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at E. E. Lyon Elementary School is White at 39.3% of enrollment, in Covington, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E. E. Lyon Elementary School?
E. E. Lyon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does E. E. Lyon Elementary School rank among schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, E. E. Lyon Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Covington, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Tammany Parish?
Besides E. E. Lyon Elementary School, St. Tammany Parish also operates Mandeville High School (2,006 students), Slidell High School (1,654 students), and Covington High School (1,600 students). See the St. Tammany Parish district page for the complete list.