- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lyons, GA
Lyons Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Lyons Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130504002994
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyons Primary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Lyons · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyons Primary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons Primary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lyons, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Lyons Primary School held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 130504002994 · Lyons, GA Other · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 13.9:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Toombs County High School (896 students)
Lyons Primary School held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lyons Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Toombs County
Toombs County High School
896 students
- Toombs County
Toombs County Middle School
681 students
- This school
Lyons Primary School
571 students
- Toombs Central
Toombs Central Elementary School
492 students
- Lyons Upper El
Lyons Upper Elementary
478 students
What this shows Lyons Primary School reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyons Primary School compares
Lyons Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 43% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$13,769
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
African American 22.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Lyons Primary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Toombs County reports $13,769 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyons Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toombs County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Toombs County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toombs Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyons Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyons Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Lyons
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyons Primary School
How many students attend Lyons Primary School?
Lyons Primary School has 571 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lyons, GA. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyons Primary School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Primary School?
86.7% of students at Lyons Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyons Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Lyons Primary School is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Lyons, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyons Primary School?
Lyons Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Lyons?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyons Primary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lyons, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lyons on the city page.
What other schools are in Toombs County?
Besides Lyons Primary School, Toombs County also operates Toombs County High School (896 students), Toombs County Middle School (681 students), and Toombs Central Elementary School (492 students). See the Toombs County district page for the complete list.