Sterling Grade School vs. Lyons Central Elementary School
Should you attend Sterling Grade School or Lyons Central Elementary 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
Sterling Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Lyons Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
3-5
Total Students
260 students
157 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#41 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#570 out of 1280 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
-
Kindergarten Students
34
-
Grade 1 Students
27
-
Grade 2 Students
39
-
Grade 3 Students
29
47
Grade 4 Students
34
62
Grade 5 Students
32
48
Grade 6 Students
46
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
39%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
94%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
