Enrollment
485
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eddyville, KY
Lyon County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lyon County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210369000942
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyon County Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Eddyville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyon County Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyon County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eddyville, KY.
School address
District: Lyon County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210369000942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lyon County Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lyon County Elementary School
Lyon County Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eddyville, Kentucky, enrolling 485 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 91% of Kentucky schools and 28% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 485 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 483 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #275.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 485 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lyon County also operates Lyon County High School (292 students) and Lyon County Middle School (210 students) alongside Lyon County Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lyon County Elementary School compares
Lyon County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,456
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Lyon County Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lyon County, which includes Lyon County Elementary School.
$11,456
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 38.0%
Federal 18.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lyon County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon County High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyon County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyon County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~485 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lyon County Elementary School
How many students attend Lyon County Elementary School?
Lyon County Elementary School has 485 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eddyville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyon County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyon County Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyon County Elementary School?
53.0% of students at Lyon County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyon County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lyon County Elementary School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Eddyville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyon County Elementary School?
Lyon County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lyon County Elementary School rank among public schools in Eddyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyon County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eddyville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eddyville on the city page.
Is Lyon County Elementary School a good school?
Lyon County Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lyon County?
Besides Lyon County Elementary School, Lyon County also operates Lyon County High School (292 students) and Lyon County Middle School (210 students). See the Lyon County district page for the complete list.
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