Lyons Farm Elementary

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Lyons Farm Elementary ranks 257 th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lyons Farm Elementary is a public elementary school in Durham, North Carolina, serving 448 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Durham Public Schools district, which is ranked 163 out of 242 districts in the state.

Lyons Farm Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with 70.1% of 3rd graders, 75% of 4th graders, and 77% of 5th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 56.6%, 48.9%, and 51.3% for the district, respectively. In Reading, the school's proficiency rates are also significantly higher than the district's. Additionally, Lyons Farm's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 90.2% is much higher than the district's 63% and the state's 66.2%. The school's diverse student population, with a balanced racial composition, is another positive aspect.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Southwest Elementary, Parkwood Elementary, and The Institute Development Young Leaders, Lyons Farm Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of North Carolina elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests the school is effectively meeting the educational needs of its students and could be an attractive option for families seeking a high-quality elementary education in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

906 Scott King Rd
Durham, NC 27713

(919) 560-3749

District: Durham Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
257^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Students who attend Lyons Farm Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Rogers-Herr Middle
	Sherwood Githens Middle
High:	C E Jordan High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 448

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.6%

African American:

24.6%

Hispanic:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lyons Farm Elementary ranks better than 82.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.09. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lyons Farm Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lyons Farm Elementary 257^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Lyons Farm Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Durham Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Durham Public Schools 163^rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Lyons Farm Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.84	256^th	1502	83.0%
2024	79.09	257^th	1505	82.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lyons Farm Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.25	887^th	1437	38.3%
2024	52.12	656^th	1450	54.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Lyons Farm Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.83	419^th	1459	71.3%
2024	71.82	337^th	1455	76.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lyons Farm Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.45	272^nd	582	53.3%
2024	48.35	493^rd	669	26.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Lyons Farm Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.91	154^th	1461	89.5%
2024	79.85	230^th	1464	84.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Lyons Farm Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.48	271^st	933	71.0%
2024	65.73	232^nd	924	74.9%

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Rank History for White students at Lyons Farm Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.76	56^th	1183	95.3%
2024	85.49	115^th	1166	90.1%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Lyons Farm Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	231	110	33	40	0	0	34	0	448

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

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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 Farm Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	448	35.3	12.6	28.6

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 Farm Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	448	35.3	12.6	28.6

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lyons Farm Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	906 Scott King Rd	Durham	27713	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(919) 560-3749	448	35	12.6	28.6%	231 (51.6%)	110 (24.6%)	40 (8.9%)	33 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.6%)	79.1	257^th of 1505 public elementary schools	82.9%		78.8	256^th of 1502 public elementary schools	83.0%	1	70.1	75.0	77.0				54.5	65.3	60.7				90.2
Parkwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5207 Revere Road	Durham	27713	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3962	602	46	13.2	69.9%	97 (16.1%)	309 (51.3%)	134 (22.3%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (8.6%)	14.9	1363^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	9.4%		24.6	1179^th of 1502 public elementary schools	21.5%	184	45.1	37.1	23.0				34.1	37.1	28.0				43.3		$11,377	$1,372	$10,005
Alston Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11555 Green Level Church Rd.	Cary	27519	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 544-2474	1,047	70	14.9	12.6%	204 (19.5%)	123 (11.7%)	82 (7.8%)	587 (56.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (4.8%)	91.8	88^th of 1505 public elementary schools	94.2%		93.3	68^th of 1502 public elementary schools	95.5%	20	87.4	78.0	82.9				70.9	75.9	75.4				86.4		$8,773	$530	$8,243
Hortons Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7615 O'Kelly Chapel Rd	Cary	27519	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 694-8660	720	47	15.3	11.7%	226 (31.4%)	83 (11.5%)	50 (6.9%)	340 (47.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.5%)	97.3	14^th of 1505 public elementary schools	99.1%		94.2	57^th of 1502 public elementary schools	96.2%	43	93.0	85.1	94.4				85.2	88.8	92.5				94.4		$7,977	$280	$7,697
Kestrel Heights School	Public, Charter	K-8	4700 South Alston Ave.	Durham	27713	Durham County	Kestrel Heights School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 484-1300	424	29	14.3	50.9%	43 (10.1%)	243 (57.3%)	76 (17.9%)	25 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.7%)	45.2	831^st of 1505 public elementary schools	44.8%		25.5	1163^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	22.6%	332	78.0	50.0	23.9	28.1	46.8	41.1	70.7	56.8	58.7	40.4	45.2	55.4	54.3	83.9
Southwest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2320 Cook Road	Durham	27713	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3972	663	51	13.0	53.5%	182 (27.5%)	252 (38.0%)	152 (22.9%)	21 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.3%)	62	544^th of 1505 public elementary schools	63.9%		54.1	691^st of 1502 public elementary schools	54.0%	147	68.5	46.0	66.0				52.8	49.0	58.0				82.0		$11,711	$1,168	$10,542
Parkside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	332 Parkside Valley Dr	Morrisville	27560	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 694-7888	871	58	14.8	17.7%	204 (23.4%)	100 (11.5%)	69 (7.9%)	462 (53.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.9%)	92.7	75^th of 1505 public elementary schools	95.0%		91.8	91^st of 1502 public elementary schools	93.9%	16	87.4	82.1	81.2				73.2	78.4	79.7				84.2
Pearsontown Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4915 Barbee Road	Durham	27713	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(919) 560-3964	726	49	14.9	27.0%	306 (42.1%)	238 (32.8%)	69 (9.5%)	27 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	82 (11.3%)	88.1	139^th of 1505 public elementary schools	90.8%		92.8	82^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	94.5%	57	81.1	70.6	77.2				68.5	73.0	79.5				83.5		$11,050	$680	$10,370
The Institute Development Young Leaders	Public, Charter	K-8	4300 S. Miami Blvd.	Durham	27703	Durham County	The Institute for the Development of You	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 308-9731	397	18	22.1		5 (1.3%)	230 (57.9%)	143 (36.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.8%)	30.9	1082^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	28.1%		28.8	1107^th of 1502 public elementary schools	26.3%	25	42.2	30.4	59.0	53.3	59.5	26.2	22.2	32.1	43.6	50.0	48.6	31.0	71.8	71.4
Mills Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	509 Mills Park Dr	Cary	27519	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 466-1466	702	50	14.1	13.5%	219 (31.2%)	24 (3.4%)	81 (11.5%)	363 (51.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.9%)	95.8	41^st of 1505 public elementary schools	97.3%		96.1	24^th of 1502 public elementary schools	98.4%	17	85.1	90.2	90.6				74.4	89.3	87.8				90.6		$8,738	$372	$8,366

Frequently Asked Questions about Lyons Farm Elementary

What district is Lyons Farm Elementary in?

Durham Public Schools

Is Lyons Farm Elementary a good school?

Lyons Farm Elementary ranks 257^th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Lyons Farm Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Rogers-Herr Middle
Middle : Sherwood Githens Middle
High : C E Jordan High

What is the racial makeup of Lyons Farm Elementary?

Students at Lyons Farm Elementary are 52% White, 25% African American, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

How many students attend Lyons Farm Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 448 students attended Lyons Farm Elementary.

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