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Lyons Elementary School

Summary:

Lyons Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Lyons, Colorado, serving 265 students in grades PK-5 as part of the St. Vrain Valley School District. The school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Colorado, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Lyons Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing the district and state averages on CMAS assessments in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 79.5% of Lyons students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 50.3% for the district and 44.1% for the state. The school also ranks among the top in Colorado for the performance of female, male, and white student subgroups. Additionally, Lyons Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (14.72%) and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.4, which likely contribute to its strong academic results.

While Lyons Elementary's academic success is impressive, it's important to note that the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.55%) compared to nearby schools and the state average. This demographic factor may play a role in the school's performance, suggesting that the academic success is at least partially influenced by the socioeconomic and cultural factors associated with its student population. Nonetheless, Lyons Elementary's consistent high performance, effective support for diverse learners, and favorable learning environment make it a standout institution within the St. Vrain Valley School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 338 High Street
       Lyons, CO  80540

(303) 823-6915

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
28th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,657 Help


Students who attend Lyons Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Lyons Middle/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.5%
Hispanic:
6.8%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lyons Elementary School ranks better than 97% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2nd among 32 ranked elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.89. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Lyons Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lyons Elementary School is $17,657, which is the 9th highest among 32 elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lyons Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lyons Elementary School 28th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Lyons Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J 33rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lyons Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lyons Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.81 283rd 808 65.0%
2005 57.90 379th 823 53.9%
2006 65.65 313th 829 62.2%
2007 64.34 330th 852 61.3%
2008 70.35 249th 849 70.7%
2009 57.93 398th 872 54.4%
2010 65.74 336th 925 63.7%
2011 71.47 270th 935 71.1%
2012 74.14 225th 935 75.9%
2013 79.72 171st 954 82.1%
2014 80.47 162nd 962 83.2%
2015 82.89 135th 938 85.6%
2016 89.26 73rd 914 92.0%
2017 88.73 80th 929 91.4%
2018 88.34 83rd 917 90.9%
2019 91.64 58th 965 94.0%
2021 91.64 55th 710 92.3%
2022 92.19 49th 921 94.7%
2023 93.23 44th 933 95.3%
2024 94.89 28th 943 97.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Lyons Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.09 100th 690 85.5%
2019 86.59 70th 758 90.8%
2021 90.37 29th 351 91.7%
2022 91.98 30th 595 95.0%
2023 98.51 2nd 642 99.7%
2024 96.28 12th 684 98.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Lyons Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.37 60th 693 91.3%
2019 89.17 53rd 764 93.1%
2021 82.09 65th 352 81.5%
2022 80.96 95th 594 84.0%
2023 96.79 10th 649 98.5%
2024 96.47 9th 683 98.7%
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Rank History for White students at Lyons Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.02 63rd 596 89.4%
2022 87.50 35th 454 92.3%
2023 97.69 4th 525 99.2%
2024 95.53 10th 539 98.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lyons Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 304 0 4 20 3 n/a n/a 0 331
1989 280 0 1 21 4 n/a n/a 0 306
1990 283 0 0 24 7 n/a n/a 0 314
1991 296 0 0 22 4 n/a n/a 0 322
1992 322 0 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 340
1993 313 0 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 325
1994 295 1 0 25 2 n/a n/a 0 323
1995 301 1 5 19 4 n/a n/a 0 330
1996 301 1 5 19 4 n/a n/a 0 330
1997 299 1 0 23 3 n/a n/a 0 326
1998 293 1 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 307
1999 266 0 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2000 229 0 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2001 203 0 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 214
2002 178 0 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 194
2003 178 0 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 194
2004 181 1 5 13 2 n/a n/a 0 202
2005 177 0 3 12 2 n/a n/a 0 194
2006 197 0 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 213
2007 208 0 9 19 1 n/a n/a 0 237
2008 236 1 10 27 1 n/a n/a 0 275
2009 247 0 11 25 1 n/a n/a 0 284
2010 231 1 12 24 1 n/a n/a 0 269
2011 239 2 14 30 1 0 0 0 286
2012 261 5 11 28 1 0 1 0 307
2013 293 5 10 34 0 0 6 0 348
2014 294 6 8 25 0 0 6 0 339
2015 314 4 4 27 0 0 8 0 357
2016 305 4 2 27 0 0 4 0 342
2017 302 5 4 28 0 0 7 0 346
2018 303 3 1 25 0 0 5 0 337
2019 305 2 2 25 0 0 5 0 339
2020 278 1 2 23 0 0 8 0 312
2021 219 0 2 23 0 0 11 0 255
2022 255 0 3 14 0 0 13 0 285
2023 232 0 1 18 0 0 14 0 265

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lyons Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 331 10.8 30.6 n/a
1989 306 11.0 27.8 12.4
1990 314 12.0 26.1 11.1
1991 322 16.7 19.2 13.4
1992 340 15.7 21.6 10.6
1993 325 15.8 20.6 8
1994 323 15.8 20.4 8.7
1995 330 13.5 24.4 9.4
1996 330 13.5 24.4 9.4
1997 326 14.5 22.5 9.2
1998 307 12.5 24.6 8.1
1999 286 11.9 24.0 9.4
2000 243 11.0 22.1 13.2
2001 214 10.2 21.0 12.1
2002 194 12.0 16.2 11.9
2003 194 12.0 16.2 11.9
2004 202 13.4 15.1 13.9
2005 194 11.2 17.3 13.4
2006 213 12.5 17.0 12.7
2007 237 10.8 21.9 13.5
2008 275 13.9 19.8 14.5
2009 284 14.4 19.7 13
2010 269 15.3 17.5 17.1
2011 286 16.0 17.7 16.1
2012 307 17.1 17.9 19.2
2013 348 17.1 20.3 15.2
2014 339 17.9 18.8 76.1
2015 357 19.0 18.7 12.3
2016 342 19.0 18.0 14
2017 346 17.5 19.7 10.7
2018 337 18.1 18.5 12.2
2019 339 18.3 18.4 11.5
2020 312 18.3 16.9 14.1
2021 255 17.0 14.9 21.6
2022 285 18.1 15.6 12.3
2023 265 18.3 14.4 14.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lyons Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 331 10.8 30.6 n/a
1989 306 11.0 27.8 12.4
1990 314 12.0 26.1 11.1
1991 322 16.7 19.2 13.4
1992 340 15.7 21.6 10.6
1993 325 15.8 20.6 8
1994 323 15.8 20.4 8.7
1995 330 13.5 24.4 9.4
1996 330 13.5 24.4 9.4
1997 326 14.5 22.5 9.2
1998 307 12.5 24.6 8.1
1999 286 11.9 24.0 9.4
2000 243 11.0 22.1 13.2
2001 214 10.2 21.0 12.1
2002 194 12.0 16.2 11.9
2003 194 12.0 16.2 11.9
2004 202 13.4 15.1 13.9
2005 194 11.2 17.3 13.4
2006 213 12.5 17.0 12.7
2007 237 10.8 21.9 13.5
2008 275 13.9 19.8 14.5
2009 284 14.4 19.7 13
2010 269 15.3 17.5 17.1
2011 286 16.0 17.7 16.1
2012 307 17.1 17.9 19.2
2013 348 17.1 20.3 15.2
2014 339 17.9 18.8 76.1
2015 357 19.0 18.7 12.3
2016 342 19.0 18.0 14
2017 346 17.5 19.7 10.7
2018 337 18.1 18.5 12.2
2019 339 18.3 18.4 11.5
2020 312 18.3 16.9 14.1
2021 255 17.0 14.9 21.6
2022 285 18.1 15.6 12.3
2023 265 18.3 14.4 14.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lyons Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,674
2020 $13,137
2021 $14,787
2022 $15,241
2023 $17,657

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lyons Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 58th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 44th of 933 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lyons Elementary School)67.368.6
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)43.345.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Lyons Elementary School)7271.4
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)47.246.5
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lyons Elementary School)77.672.7
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)50.750.1
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Lyons Elementary School)62.147.7
 14.4%
   4th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)35.942.3
 6.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Lyons Elementary School)64.683.3
 18.7%
   5th Grade Science (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)40.841.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lyons Elementary School)70.290.5
 20.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)5253.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Lyons Elementary School)55.384.1
 28.8%
   5th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)41.946.3
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lyons Elementary School)72.177.7
 5.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)49.449.2
 0.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Lyons Elementary School)63.267.5
 4.3%
   All Grades Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)39.940.4
 0.5%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students339265
 21.8%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2518
 28%
Pacific Islander00
White305232
 23.9%
Two or More Races514
 180%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.5%14.7%
 3.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lyons Elementary School

Students who attend Lyons Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Lyons Middle/Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 265 students attended Lyons Elementary School.

Students at Lyons Elementary School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Yes! Lyons Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 28th of 943 Colorado elementary schools.


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