ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø

Lyons School District

800 South Workman
Lyons, KS 67554
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lyons School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 164 students in Lyons School District.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Lyons School District have a diversity score of 0.54, which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 0.55.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
563 Schools
# Students
701 Students
175,366 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
12,675 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lyons School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#198 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
31%
29%
32%
25-29%
31%
(21-22)
90-94%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
40%
20%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
54%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,611 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,247 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,611
$16,276
Spending / Student
$23,247
$17,192

Best Lyons School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
121 S. Workman
Lyons, KS 67554
(620) 257-5624
Gr: PK-2 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Recent Articles

Why Single-Sex ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools are Growing in Popularity
Why Single-Sex ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 701 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Quick Links