Lyons Central Elementary School vs. Sterling Grade School
Should you attend Lyons Central Elementary School or Sterling Grade School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lyons Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Sterling Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 157 students in grades 3-5, Lyons Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sterling Grade School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
3-5
PK-6
Total Students
157 students
260 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#570 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#41 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
19
Kindergarten Students
-
34
Grade 1 Students
-
27
Grade 2 Students
-
39
Grade 3 Students
47
29
Grade 4 Students
62
34
Grade 5 Students
48
32
Grade 6 Students
-
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
39%
n/a
% Black
1%
3%
% White
57%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%
