Lyons Farm Elementary School serves 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lyons Farm Elementary School's student population of 608 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
608 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lyons Farm Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
25%
24%
White
48%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lyons Farm Elementary School?
608 students attend Lyons Farm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lyons Farm Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lyons Farm Elementary School?
Lyons Farm Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lyons Farm Elementary School offer ?
Lyons Farm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lyons Farm Elementary School part of?
Lyons Farm Elementary School is part of Durham School District.
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