Lyons Elementary School

St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

265 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lyons Elementary School, located in the scenic town of Lyons, Colorado, serves as a central hub for the local community within the St. Vrain Valley School District. Nestled at the gateway to the Rocky Mountains, the school takes advantage of its unique natural surroundings to foster an environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and outdoor exploration. The school is known for its tight-knit, small-town atmosphere, where educators and staff prioritize personalized attention and strong relationships with students and families to support individual growth.

Academically, Lyons Elementary is committed to a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with enrichment opportunities, often leveraging the town's distinct landscape for place-based learning. By focusing on a holistic educational approach, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of community responsibility. As a key institution in the St. Vrain Valley system, it provides students with modern resources and technology while maintaining the character and heritage of the historic Lyons community.

265

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyons Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	18
Asian	1
Two or More	14

White
232 (87.5 %)
Hispanic
18 (6.8 %)
Two or More
14 (5.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J
Phone:	(303)823-6915
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 48