Enrollment
166
Elementary
DISTRICT 149 · STATE 313
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LYONS·NCES 200903000928
Lyons Park Elementary
121 S. Workman, Lyons, KS 67554 · (620) 257-5624 · Rice County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL166 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
9.9:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.7:1 · STATE 13.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
67%
111 students
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 51%
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 | 48 | 29% |
| Kindergarten | 41 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 36 | 22% |
| Grade 2 | 41 | 25% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 58% · 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 Lyons. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Lyons Park Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 166 | #581 of 714 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 66.9% | #193 of 658 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -30.5% | #30 of 377 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
166
-26 (-14%) vs 2020
+5% since 1990-91, when it was 158
Student : Teacher
9.9:1
was 12.0:1
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 | 166 | 16.8 | 9.9:1 | 67% (111) |
| 2023-24 | 164 | 19 | 8.6:1 | 65% (106) |
| 2022-23 | 181 | 19.3 | 9.4:1 | 64% (116) |
| 2020-21 | 192 | 16 | 12.0:1 | 65% (125) |
| 2017-18 | 239 | 17 | 14.1:1 | 74% (178) |
| 2015-16 | 241 | 18 | 13.4:1 | 69% (167) |
| 2010-11 | 248 | 18 | 13.8:1 | 77% (190) |
| 2000-01 | 122 | 11 | 11.1:1 | 57% (70) |
| 1990-91 | 158 | 9 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lyons Park Elementary.
About Lyons Park Elementary
Families in Lyons, Kansas, are served by Lyons Park Elementary, a small elementary school. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 166 students in pre-K through 2. The average for elementary schools in Kansas is about 313 students, so this school is 47% smaller than average.
Lyons serves 692 students across 4 schools.
By race and ethnicity, Lyons Park Elementary is 55% White. The rest of enrollment is 40% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. Census estimates put the White share of Rice County's population at about 79%. The chance that two students picked at random at Lyons Park Elementary belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 53%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 9.9:1, with 16.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. Among elementary schools in Kansas, the typical ratio is 13.2:1. Lunch subsidy eligibility at Lyons Park Elementary is 67%. The rate at public schools in Rice County averages 58%, lower than here.
Census Bureau estimates for Rice County show that median household income is about $63,925, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 26% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. Lyons Park Elementary is one of 11 public schools in Rice County, which together enroll about 1,434 students.
Nearby, Lyons Central Elementary is about 0.6 miles away. Lyons Park Elementary is one of several public schools in the area, with 3 others within five miles.
Lyons Park Elementary is coded as Rural: Remote in federal locale data.
Federal counts put enrollment at 192 in 2020-21 and 166 in 2024-25, a 14% decrease. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 12.0:1 in 2020-21 to 9.9:1 in 2024-25.
Conversations here can range across science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Rice County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,350
Census ACS
Median income
$63,925
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
1,434 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lyons
- Lyons High SchoolHigh · 221 students
- Lyons Middle SchoolMiddle · 173 students
- Lyons Central ElementaryElementary · 132 students
Other schools in Lyons
- Lyons High SchoolHigh · 221 students
- Lyons Middle SchoolMiddle · 173 students
- Lyons Central ElementaryElementary · 132 students
Nearby schools
- Lyons Central Elementary0.6 mi · 132
- Lyons High School0.9 mi · 221
- Lyons Middle School0.9 mi · 173
- Chase High8.0 mi · 48
- Chase Raymond Primary Intermediate School8.0 mi · 72
- Sterling Junior High/Senior High9.1 mi · 232
Frequently asked questions
About Lyons Park ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Lyons Park Elementary?
Lyons Park Elementary enrolls approximately 166 students in grades PK-02.
Is Lyons Park Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Lyons Park Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Lyons Park Elementary have?
Lyons Park Elementary employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Lyons Park Elementary?
Student demographics at Lyons Park Elementary are roughly 55% White, 40% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
Is Lyons Park Elementary public or private?
Lyons Park Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lyons.
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