Enrollment
571
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lyons Primary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lyons Primary School
Lyons Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lyons, Georgia, enrolling 571 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 571 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 576 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #462, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 761 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lyons's public schools, it stands alongside Toombs Central Elementary School (492 students): Lyons Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 14.1:1).
Toombs County also operates Toombs County High School (896 students) and Toombs County Middle School (681 students) alongside Lyons Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lyons Primary School compares
Lyons Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,881
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Toombs County, which includes Lyons Primary School.
$12,881
Per student
-7%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 46.7%
Federal 25.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~571 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lyons Primary School a good school?
Lyons Primary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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