Lyons Central Elementary

157 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Lyons Central Elementary, located at 501 W. Lincoln in Lyons, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Lyons Unified School District 405. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the staff strives to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while maintaining close ties to the families and values of the Lyons area.

The school environment is characterized by a commitment to fostering a sense of community and school spirit. As a focal point for elementary education in Rice County, Lyons Central implements various programs designed to encourage student engagement, literacy, and character building. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and the broader community, the school aims to ensure that every student has access to the resources and encouragement needed to succeed in a safe and structured setting.

157

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyons Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	61
Black	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
89 (56.7 %)
Hispanic
61 (38.9 %)
Two or More
4 (2.5 %)
Black
2 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Lyons
Phone:	(620)257-5612
Website:	http://usd405.com
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 48