Overview
LYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 0–6 in LYON, Mississippi. The school enrolls 250 students. It is part of the COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Mississippi state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
250 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictCOAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County28027
CityLYON
ZIP38645
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID280111000143
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment250
White3.4%
Hispanic / Latino0.5%
Black / African American96.2%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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 %100%
State Avg81%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)