Enrollment
173
Elementary
DISTRICT 198 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KEWANEE CUSD 229·NCES 172100002382
Lyle School
920 N Burr St, Kewanee, IL 61443 · (309) 852-2449 · Henry County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL173 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
34.6:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.4:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
127 students
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 173 | 100% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Kewanee CUSD 229. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Lyle School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyle School this school | 173 | 73.4% | N/A |
| Hartford Elementary School Hartford | 172 | 72.7% | 31.5% |
| Dirksen Elementary School Pekin | 165 | 72.7% | 18.4% |
| Tampico Elementary School Tampico | 156 | 70.5% | 51.3% |
| Willow Elementary School Pekin | 192 | 75.0% | 37.0% |
| Odin Attendance Center K-8 Odin | 192 | 74.0% | 21.6% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Lyle School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Henry County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 173 | #2,135 of 2,419 | #12 of 13 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 73.4% | #665 of 2,132 | #2 of 13 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
173
+39 (+29%) vs 2020
0% since 1990-91, when it was 173
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 173 | 5 | 34.6:1 | 73% (127) |
| 2023-24 | 198 | 6 | 33.0:1 | 77% (152) |
| 2022-23 | 181 | 6 | 30.2:1 | 75% (136) |
| 2020-21 | 134 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 128 | 5 | 25.6:1 | 81% (104) |
| 2015-16 | 127 | 2 | 63.5:1 | 80% (101) |
| 2010-11 | 168 | 4 | 42.0:1 | 83% (140) |
| 2000-01 | 176 | 8 | 22.0:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 173 | 6 | 28.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lyle School.
Since 2017-18: students up 35% (128 to 173); teachers unchanged (5 to 5).
About Lyle School
Lyle School is a low-enrollment elementary school in Kewanee, Illinois, administered by Kewanee CUSD 229. It enrolls 173 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are pre-K. It has 55% fewer students than the average for elementary schools in Illinois (about 381).
In Kewanee CUSD 229, 7 schools enroll a combined 1,963 students.
The share of White students at Lyle School is 81%. Other groups include 11% Black and 6% multiracial. The diversity index for Lyle School is 33%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
There are 5 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 34.6:1. The average for elementary schools in Illinois, 13.9:1, is lower. Of all students at Lyle School, 73% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Henry County, the average is 43%.
In Henry County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $71,911, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 25%, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. The county has 28 public schools and about 7,723 students.
Central Elementary School, about 0.8 miles away, is the closest public school. Counting only straight-line distance, 7 other public schools are within five miles.
The NCES locale for Lyle School is Town: Distant, which covers schools in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Over 4 years, enrollment rose by 39 students, from 134 to 173.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Lyle School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Henry County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
48,643
Census ACS
Median income
$71,911
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
7,723 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Kewanee CUSD 229
- Kewanee High SchoolHigh · 582 students
- Central Elementary SchoolMiddle · 353 students
- Irving Elementary SchoolElementary · 242 students
- Belle Alexander Elementary SchoolElementary · 241 students
- Central Junior HighMiddle · 235 students
- Neponset Grade SchoolElementary · 137 students
Other schools in Kewanee
- Kewanee High SchoolHigh · 582 students
- Central Elementary SchoolMiddle · 353 students
- Wethersfield Elementary SchoolElementary · 296 students
- Irving Elementary SchoolElementary · 242 students
- Belle Alexander Elementary SchoolElementary · 241 students
- Central Junior HighMiddle · 235 students
Nearby schools
- Central Elementary School0.8 mi · 353
- Central Junior High0.8 mi · 235
- Kewanee High School0.9 mi · 582
- Belle Alexander Elementary School1.0 mi · 241
- Irving Elementary School1.0 mi · 242
- Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School1.8 mi · 217
Frequently asked questions
About Lyle SchoolHow large is Lyle School?
Lyle School enrolls approximately 173 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does Lyle School serve?
Lyle School serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
How many students per teacher at Lyle School?
Approximately 34.6:1 students per teacher at Lyle School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Lyle School?
At Lyle School, the student body is approximately 81% White, 2% Hispanic, 11% Black, 6% Two or more.
Is Lyle School public or private?
Lyle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Kewanee CUSD 229.
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