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#789 of 1,294 schools in KS
Lyndon Elem
Elementary School · Lyndon · Lyndon, KS
An elementary school in Lyndon, KS where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 488, Lyndon, KS 66451
- Math 33% proficient (2025)
- Reading 43% proficient (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lyndon Elem score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 43 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lyndon Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average431/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,708
Median home value
$155,700
Median rent
$686/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lyndon
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,537NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lyndon Elem is listed in Lyndon; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lyndon Elem
Lyndon Elem is a public elementary school in Lyndon, KS, part of Lyndon, serving approximately 305 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #789 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lyndon Elem
What grades does Lyndon Elem serve?
Lyndon Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lyndon Elem?
Lyndon Elem has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyndon Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyndon Elem is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lyndon Elem rank in KS?
Lyndon Elem ranks #789 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Lyndon Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Lyndon Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lyndon Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyndon Elem has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lyndon Elem a charter school?
No, Lyndon Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lyndon Elem a Title I school?
No, Lyndon Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyndon Elem?
42.0% of students at Lyndon Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Osage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (785) 828-4622
- Area population (ZIP 66451)
- 1,809
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66451; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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