- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lyons, KS
Lyons Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lyons Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200903000927
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyons Central Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lyons · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyons Central Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons Central Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lyons, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lyons Central Elementary held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 200903000927 · Lyons, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 9.4:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyons High School (221 students)
Lyons Central Elementary held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.8 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lyons Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyons High Sch
Lyons High School
221 students
- Lyons Middle S
Lyons Middle School
173 students
- Lyons Park Ele
Lyons Park Elementary
166 students
- This school
Lyons Central Elementary
132 students
What this shows Lyons Central Elementary reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyons Central Elementary compares
Lyons Central Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 58% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Kansas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Lyons Central Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lyons reports $22,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyons Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyons Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyons Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyons Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyons Central Elementary
How many students attend Lyons Central Elementary?
Lyons Central Elementary has 132 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lyons, KS. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyons Central Elementary is 9.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 40% 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 Lyons Central Elementary?
67.5% of students at Lyons Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyons Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lyons Central Elementary is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Lyons, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyons Central Elementary?
Lyons Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Lyons Central Elementary rank among public schools in Lyons?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons Central Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lyons, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lyons?
Besides Lyons Central Elementary, Lyons also operates Lyons High School (221 students), Lyons Middle School (173 students), and Lyons Park Elementary (166 students). See the Lyons district page for the complete list.