Serving 132 students in grades 3-5, Lyons Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lyons Central Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Lyons school district, encompassing approximately 116.1 square miles in Lyons, KS. The typical drive to the school takes 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lyons Central Elementary School's student population of 132 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Lyons Central Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyons Central Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#484 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
39%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
56%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyons Central Elementary School's ranking?
Lyons Central Elementary School is ranked #484 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lyons Central Elementary School often compared to?
Lyons Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sterling Grade School, Chase Raymond Primary Intermediate 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 31% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Lyons Central Elementary School?
132 students attend Lyons Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lyons Central Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lyons Central Elementary School?
Lyons Central Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lyons Central Elementary School offer ?
Lyons Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyons Central Elementary School part of?
Lyons Central Elementary School is part of Lyons School District.
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