Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lyon Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lyon Elementary serves the southeast part of Republic, MO, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lyon Elementary School's student population of 430 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Lyon Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyon Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#204 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
3%
15%
White
81%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyon Elementary School's ranking?
Lyon Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lyon Elementary School often compared to?
Lyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcculloch Elementary School, Price Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lyon Elementary School?
430 students attend Lyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lyon Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lyon Elementary School?
Lyon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lyon Elementary School offer ?
Lyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyon Elementary School part of?
Lyon Elementary School is part of Republic R-III School District.
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