- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Durham, NC
Lyons Farm Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lyons Farm Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370126003633
👥 S:T ratio 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyons Farm Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- #32 of 33
- schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyons Farm Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons Farm Elementary ranks #32 of 33 schools in Durham, NC.
School address
District: Durham Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370126003633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Lyons Farm Elementary grew from 448 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 370126003633 · Durham, NC Other · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 17.4:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: C E Jordan High (2,189 students)
Lyons Farm Elementary grew from 448 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lyons Farm Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C E Jordan Hig
C E Jordan High
2,189 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,900 students
- Durham School
Durham School of the Arts
1,764 students
- Hillside High
Hillside High
1,433 students
- Southern Schoo
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
1,384 students
- This school 608
Lyons Farm Elementary
608 students
What this shows Lyons Farm Elementary reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyons Farm Elementary compares
Lyons Farm Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 59% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 48.0%
African American 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 5.8%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Lyons Farm Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
District finance for Durham Public Schools reports $15,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyons Farm Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C E Jordan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Durham School of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyons Farm Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Durham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nc Virtual Academy
Standard public school
3,482 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
North Carolina Cyber Academy
Standard public school
2,461 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Durham School of the Arts
Standard public school
1,764 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Voyager Academy
Standard public school
1,360 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Excelsior Classical Academy
Standard public school
1,032 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Durham Charter School
Standard public school
1,010 students 20.2:1 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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyons Farm Elementary
How many students attend Lyons Farm Elementary?
Lyons Farm Elementary has 608 students enrolled. It is a public school in Durham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons Farm Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyons Farm Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 10% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyons Farm Elementary?
27.0% of students at Lyons Farm Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyons Farm Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lyons Farm Elementary is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Durham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyons Farm Elementary?
Lyons Farm Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lyons Farm Elementary rank among schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons Farm Elementary ranks #32 of 33 schools in Durham, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Durham on the city page.
What other schools are in Durham Public Schools?
Besides Lyons Farm Elementary, Durham Public Schools also operates C E Jordan High (2,189 students), Riverside High (1,900 students), and Durham School of the Arts (1,764 students). See the Durham Public Schools district page for the complete list.