Enrollment
454
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glenview, IL
Lyon Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lyon Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171692002001
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyon Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Glenview · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 454
- students enrolled
Lyon Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyon Elem School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Glenview, IL.
School address
District: Glenview Ccsd 34 · Illinois
NCES ID 171692002001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lyon Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lyon Elem School
Lyon Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Glenview, Illinois, enrolling 454 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 454 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 56/100).
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Glenview Ccsd 34 spends $22,443 per pupil, 32% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Glenview's public schools, it stands alongside Henry Winkelman Elem School (677 students): Lyon Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 12.1:1).
Glenview Ccsd 34 also operates Springman Middle School (811 students) and Attea Middle School (714 students) alongside Lyon Elem 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 Elem School compares
Lyon Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
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
$22,443
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Lyon Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glenview Ccsd 34, which includes Lyon Elem School.
$22,443
Per student
+32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.5%
State 22.4%
Federal 6.1%
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 Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springman Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Attea Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Ridge Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoffman Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henking Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyon Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Glenview
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Henry Winkelman Elem School
Standard public school
677 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Henking Elem School
Standard public school
470 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Westbrook Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 12:1 students per teacher
Willowbrook Elem School
Standard public school
330 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lyon Elem School
How many students attend Lyon Elem School?
Lyon Elem School has 454 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glenview, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyon Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyon Elem School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyon Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lyon Elem School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Glenview, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyon Elem School?
Lyon Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lyon Elem School rank among schools in Glenview?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyon Elem School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Glenview, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glenview on the city page.
Is Lyon Elem School a good school?
Lyon Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Glenview Ccsd 34?
Besides Lyon Elem School, Glenview Ccsd 34 also operates Springman Middle School (811 students), Attea Middle School (714 students), and Pleasant Ridge Elem School (492 students). See the Glenview Ccsd 34 district page for the complete list.
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