- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lyons, NY
Lyons Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lyons Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361803001614
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyons Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lyons · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyons Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lyons, NY.
School address
District: Lyons Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361803001614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Lyons Elementary School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 361803001614 · Lyons, NY Other · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 11.5:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyons Senior High School (266 students)
Lyons Elementary School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lyons Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lyons Elementary School
519 students
- Lyons Senior H
Lyons Senior High School
266 students
- Lyons Middle S 132
Lyons Middle School
132 students
What this shows Lyons Elementary School reports 519 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 2% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$30,273
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Two or More 16.6%
African American 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Lyons Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Lyons Central School District reports $30,273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyons Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyons Elementary School
How many students attend Lyons Elementary School?
Lyons Elementary School has 519 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lyons, NY. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyons Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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?
55.3% of students at Lyons Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyons Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lyons Elementary School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Lyons, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyons Elementary School?
Lyons Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Lyons?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lyons, NY. 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 Central School District?
Besides Lyons Elementary School, Lyons Central School District also operates Lyons Senior High School (266 students) and Lyons Middle School (132 students). See the Lyons Central School District district page for the complete list.