- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lyons, KS
Lyons Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lyons Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200903000928
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyons Park Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lyons · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyons Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons Park Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lyons, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Lyons Park Elementary shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE held 19.3 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 200903000928 · Lyons, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 8.7:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyons High School (221 students)
Lyons Park Elementary shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE held 19.3 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lyons Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyons High Sch
Lyons High School
221 students
- Lyons Middle S
Lyons Middle School
173 students
- This school
Lyons Park Elementary
166 students
- Lyons Central
Lyons Central Elementary
132 students
What this shows Lyons Park Elementary reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyons Park Elementary compares
Lyons Park Elementary 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 37% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 32% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Kansas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Lyons Park Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Lyons reports $22,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyons Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyons Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyons Central Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyons Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyons Park Elementary
How many students attend Lyons Park Elementary?
Lyons Park Elementary has 166 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lyons, KS. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyons Park Elementary is 8.7:1, which is 37% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 45% 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 Park Elementary?
56.4% of students at Lyons Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyons Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lyons Park Elementary is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Lyons, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyons Park Elementary?
Lyons Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lyons Park Elementary rank among public schools in Lyons?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons Park Elementary ranks #4 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 Park Elementary, Lyons also operates Lyons High School (221 students), Lyons Middle School (173 students), and Lyons Central Elementary (132 students). See the Lyons district page for the complete list.