- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Republic, MO
Lyon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lyon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292622003173
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyon Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Republic · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyon Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyon Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Republic, MO.
School address
District: Republic R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292622003173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lyon Elementary held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.4 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 292622003173 · Republic, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 12.6:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Republic High (1,530 students)
Lyon Elementary held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.4 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lyon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Republic High
Republic High
1,530 students
- Republic Middl
Republic Middle
1,211 students
- Price Elementa 507
Price Elementary
507 students
- Sweeny Element 481
Sweeny Elementary
481 students
- Mcculloch Elem 468
Mcculloch Elementary
468 students
- This school 430
Lyon Elementary
430 students
What this shows Lyon Elementary reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyon Elementary compares
Lyon Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 37% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Missouri - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,667
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Lyon Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Republic R-Iii reports $10,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Republic Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Price Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sweeny Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcculloch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyon Elementary
How many students attend Lyon Elementary?
Lyon Elementary has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Republic, MO. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyon Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% lower 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 Lyon Elementary?
29.1% of students at Lyon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lyon Elementary is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Republic, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyon Elementary?
Lyon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Lyon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Republic?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyon Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Republic, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Republic on the city page.
What other schools are in Republic R-Iii?
Besides Lyon Elementary, Republic R-Iii also operates Republic High (1,530 students), Republic Middle (1,211 students), and Price Elementary (507 students). See the Republic R-Iii district page for the complete list.