- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lyons, KS
Lyons Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lyons Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200903000929
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyons Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lyons · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyons Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lyons, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Lyons Middle School shrank from 187 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 200903000929 · Lyons, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 9.1:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyons High School (221 students)
Lyons Middle School shrank from 187 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lyons Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyons High Sch
Lyons High School
221 students
- This school
Lyons Middle School
173 students
- Lyons Park Ele
Lyons Park Elementary
166 students
- Lyons Central
Lyons Central Elementary
132 students
What this shows Lyons Middle School reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyons Middle School compares
Lyons Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 34% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 63% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 8% in Kansas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.0%
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 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Lyons Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyons Park Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyons Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyons Middle 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 middle 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 (~173 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyons Middle School
How many students attend Lyons Middle School?
Lyons Middle School has 173 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lyons, KS. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyons Middle School is 9.1:1, which is 34% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 42% 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 Middle School?
69.5% of students at Lyons Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyons Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lyons Middle School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Lyons, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyons Middle School?
Lyons Middle School 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Lyons?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons Middle School 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 Middle School, Lyons also operates Lyons High School (221 students), Lyons Park Elementary (166 students), and Lyons Central Elementary (132 students). See the Lyons district page for the complete list.