- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Owings Mills, MD
Lyons Mill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lyons Mill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240012001730
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyons Mill Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Maryland schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Owings Mills · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyons Mill Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons Mill Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Owings Mills, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012001730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Lyons Mill Elementary held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 240012001730 · Owings Mills, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 17.2:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Lyons Mill Elementary held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Lyons Mill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school 671
Lyons Mill Elementary
671 students
What this shows Lyons Mill Elementary reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyons Mill Elementary compares
Lyons Mill Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 6% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Maryland - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 671 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 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
African American 82.9%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
White 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Lyons Mill Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyons Mill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyons Mill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyons Mill Elementary
How many students attend Lyons Mill Elementary?
Lyons Mill Elementary has 671 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Owings Mills, MD. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyons Mill Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyons Mill Elementary?
46.0% of students at Lyons Mill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyons Mill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lyons Mill Elementary is African American at 82.9% of enrollment, in Owings Mills, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyons Mill Elementary?
Lyons Mill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Mill Elementary rank among public schools in Owings Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons Mill Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Owings Mills, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Owings Mills on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Lyons Mill Elementary, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.