Lyons Elementary School vs. Big Thompson Elementary School
Should I attend Lyons Elementary School or Big Thompson Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lyons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Big Thompson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lyons Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Big Thompson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
285 students
195 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#231 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
21
-
Kindergarten Students
39
35
Grade 1 Students
38
36
Grade 2 Students
39
36
Grade 3 Students
46
33
Grade 4 Students
49
22
Grade 5 Students
53
33
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
14%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
