- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lyons, KS
Lyons High School
Federal NCES profile for Lyons High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200903000930
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyons High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lyons · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyons High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lyons, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lyons High School held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 200903000930 · Lyons, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 11.1:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyons Middle School (173 students)
Lyons High School held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lyons High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lyons High School
221 students
- Lyons Middle S
Lyons Middle School
173 students
- Lyons Park Ele
Lyons Park Elementary
166 students
- Lyons Central
Lyons Central Elementary
132 students
What this shows Lyons High School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyons High School compares
Lyons High School 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 63% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Kansas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.8%
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 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Lyons High School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyons Park Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyons Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyons High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyons High School
How many students attend Lyons High School?
Lyons High School has 221 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lyons, KS. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyons High School is 11.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 29% 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 High School?
69.8% of students at Lyons High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyons High School?
The largest demographic group at Lyons High School is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Lyons, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyons High School?
Lyons High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Lyons?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons High School ranks #3 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 High School, Lyons also operates Lyons Middle School (173 students), Lyons Park Elementary (166 students), and Lyons Central Elementary (132 students). See the Lyons district page for the complete list.