- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, WI
Lyons Center
Federal NCES profile for Lyons Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550189000635
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyons Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyons Center has class sizes larger than 76% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons Center ranks #4 of 7 schools in Burlington, WI.
School address
District: Burlington Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550189000635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Lyons Center held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.9 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 550189000635 · Burlington, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 15.4:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington High (880 students)
Lyons Center held near 159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.9 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lyons Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Hig
Burlington High
880 students
- Nettie E Karch
Nettie E Karcher School
779 students
- Cooper Element
Cooper Elementary
395 students
- Waller Element 247
Waller Elementary
247 students
- Dr Edward G Dy 225
Dr Edward G Dyer School
225 students
- This school 154
Lyons Center
154 students
What this shows Lyons Center reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyons Center compares
Lyons Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,449
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Burlington Area School District reports $14,449 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyons Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nettie E Karcher School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooper Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waller Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Edward G Dyer School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyons Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Burlington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wheatland Center Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Randall Consolidated School
Standard public school
560 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Cooper Elementary
Standard public school
395 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Waller Elementary
Standard public school
247 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Dr Edward G Dyer School
Standard public school
225 students 8:1 students per teacher
Winkler Elementary
Standard public school
207 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyons Center
How many students attend Lyons Center?
Lyons Center has 154 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, WI. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyons Center is 15.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyons Center?
22.7% of students at Lyons Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyons Center?
Lyons Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Lyons Center rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons Center ranks #4 of 7 schools in Burlington, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington Area School District?
Besides Lyons Center, Burlington Area School District also operates Burlington High (880 students), Nettie E Karcher School (779 students), and Cooper Elementary (395 students). See the Burlington Area School District district page for the complete list.