- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lyons, CO
Lyons Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lyons Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080537000911
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyons Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 255
- students enrolled
Lyons Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537000911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lyons Elementary School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 080537000911 · Lyons, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 14.2:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie High School (1,727 students)
Lyons Elementary School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lyons Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie High Scho
Erie High School
1,727 students
- Niwot High Sch
Niwot High School
1,509 students
- Frederick Seni
Frederick Senior High School
1,491 students
- Longmont High
Longmont High School
1,268 students
- Soaring Height
Soaring Heights Pk-8
1,211 students
- This school 255
Lyons Elementary School
255 students
What this shows Lyons Elementary School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyons Elementary School compares
Lyons Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 76% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 69% | - | - |
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.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Colorado - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$14,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Lyons Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j reports $14,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyons Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niwot High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longmont High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soaring Heights Pk-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyons Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyons Elementary School
How many students attend Lyons Elementary School?
Lyons Elementary School has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lyons, CO. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyons Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% 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 Elementary School?
9.1% of students at Lyons Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyons Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lyons Elementary School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Lyons, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyons Elementary School?
Lyons Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j?
Besides Lyons Elementary School, St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j also operates Erie High School (1,727 students), Niwot High School (1,509 students), and Frederick Senior High School (1,491 students). See the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j district page for the complete list.