Lyons Farm Elementary

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:
257th 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:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  523

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.4%
African American:
27.0%
Hispanic:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.4% Help


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Compare Details Lyons Farm Elementary ranks better than 82.9% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.09. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lyons Farm Elementary:

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

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Durham Public Schools:

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


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Rank History for Lyons Farm Elementary

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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 256th 1502 83.0%
2024 79.09 257th 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 887th 1437 38.3%
2024 52.12 656th 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 419th 1459 71.3%
2024 71.82 337th 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 272nd 582 53.3%
2024 48.35 493rd 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 154th 1461 89.5%
2024 79.85 230th 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 271st 933 71.0%
2024 65.73 232nd 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 56th 1183 95.3%
2024 85.49 115th 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.

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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
2024 253 141 33 48 0 0 48 0 523

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 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
2024 523 39.7 13.1 26.4

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
2024 523 39.7 13.1 26.4

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Lyons Farm Elementary

Students at Lyons Farm Elementary are 48% White, 27% African American, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 523 students attended Lyons Farm Elementary.

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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