Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, E. E. Lyon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E. E. Lyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
E. E. Lyon Elementary School's student population of 662 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
662 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
E. E. Lyon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E. E. Lyon Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#376 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
22%
11%
Black
24%
41%
White
47%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. E. Lyon Elementary School's ranking?
E. E. Lyon Elementary School is ranked #376 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are E. E. Lyon Elementary School often compared to?
E. E. Lyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abita Springs Elementary School, Covington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend E. E. Lyon Elementary School?
662 students attend E. E. Lyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of E. E. Lyon Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E. E. Lyon Elementary School?
E. E. Lyon Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does E. E. Lyon Elementary School offer ?
E. E. Lyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is E. E. Lyon Elementary School part of?
E. E. Lyon Elementary School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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