Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lyman Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lyman Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lyman Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyman Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#58 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
22%
47%
White
62%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
34%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyman Elementary School's ranking?
Lyman Elementary School is ranked #58 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Lyman Elementary School often compared to?
Lyman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lizana Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Lyman Elementary School?
490 students attend Lyman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lyman Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyman Elementary School?
Lyman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lyman Elementary School offer ?
Lyman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lyman Elementary School part of?
Lyman Elementary School is part of Harrison Co School District.
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