Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lyon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lyon Elementary School's student population of 304 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lyon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyon Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1358 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
9%
Hispanic
26%
25%
Black
11%
5%
White
30%
50%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
20%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyon Elementary School's ranking?
Lyon Elementary School is ranked #1358 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lyon Elementary School often compared to?
Lyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sheridan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Lyon Elementary School?
304 students attend Lyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Lyon Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyon Elementary School?
Lyon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lyon Elementary School offer ?
Lyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lyon Elementary School part of?
Lyon Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
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