E. E. LYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

E. E. Lyon Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the St. Tammany Parish school district, located in Covington, LA with about 610 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, E. E. Lyon Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

E. E. Lyon Elementary School, located in Covington, Louisiana, is a public school serving students in the St. Tammany Parish Public School System. Situated on North Florida Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local Covington community. It is known for fostering an environment that emphasizes fundamental academic growth, character development, and a supportive atmosphere designed to help young students transition successfully through their early elementary years.

The school generally serves a diverse student body and is recognized for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that includes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, E. E. Lyon frequently engages families and the community through school events and parent-teacher organizations, striving to create a cohesive educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact E. E. Lyon Elementary School at (985) 892-0869 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1615 North Florida Street
Covington, LA 70433
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E. E. LYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Covington, LA with about 610 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
St. Tammany Parish
Total Students:
610
Teachers:
38.68
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 610 students

White
50.8%
Black or African American
29.0%
Hispanic/Latino
16.6%
Asian
1.8%
Two or more races
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.