Lyon Elementary School

2941 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60634
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,052 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lyon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,052 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Lyon Elementary School's student population of 1,052 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,052 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

Lyon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyon Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2063 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lyon Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
15%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
23%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lyon Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lyon Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
90%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lyon Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lyon Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lyon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lyon Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Lyon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lyon Elementary School's ranking?
Lyon Elementary School is ranked #2063 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lyon Elementary School?
1,052 students attend Lyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lyon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyon Elementary School?
Lyon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lyon Elementary School offer ?
Lyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lyon Elementary School part of?
Lyon Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Lyon Elementary School located?
Lyon Elementary School is located in the Belmont Central neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Belmont Central.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,052 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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