Lyons Elementary School
Tel:
(303)823-6915
- Lyons Elementary School serves 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Lyons Elementary School's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 346 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lyons Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lyons Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #81 out of 1,704 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 88% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Vrain Valley No. Re1J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Lyons Elementary School is Lyons Middle/senior High School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lyons Lyons Middle/senior High School Grades: 6-12 | 411 students
0.5 miles
100 South 2nd Avenue
Lyons, CO 80540
(303)823-6631 0.5 6-12 411 - Longmont Hygiene Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 338 students
5.3 miles
11968 N. 75th Street
Longmont, CO 80503
(720)652-8021 5.3 PK-5 338 - Longmont Westview Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 756 students
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Longmont, CO 80503
(303)772-3134 6.6 6-8 756 - Longmont Longmont Estates Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 359 students
6.9 miles
1601 Northwestern Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(720)652-8101 6.9 PK-5 359 - Longmont Silver Creek High School Grades: 9-12 | 1317 students
7.4 miles
4901 Nelson Road
Longmont, CO 80503
(720)494-3721 7.4 9-12 1317
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