Overview
Lyons Central Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 3–5 in Lyons, Kansas. The school enrolls 132 students. It is part of the Lyons district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
132 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictLyons
County20159
CityLyons
ZIP67554
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID200903000927
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment132
White56.1%
Hispanic / Latino38.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %78%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)