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#3082 of 3,192 schools in MI
Lyons School
Elementary School · Lansing Public School District · Lansing, MI
A Lansing Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
2901 LYONS AVE, Lansing, MI 48910
- Math 15% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 15% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lyons School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2017, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lyons School 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,875/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lansing), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,154
Median home value
$117,600
Median rent
$1,003/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48910; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Heart of MaryPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Cavanaugh SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–3 | 1.2 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Lansing Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Forest View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 265 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lansing Public School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #18 of 23
- District spending per student
- $19,503NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lyons School is listed in Lansing Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lyons School
Lyons School is a public elementary school in Lansing, MI, part of Lansing Public School District, serving approximately 250 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,082 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lyons School
What grades does Lyons School serve?
Lyons School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Lyons School?
Lyons School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyons School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lyons School rank in MI?
Lyons School ranks #3,082 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lyons School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lyons School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Lyons School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyons School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lyons School a charter school?
No, Lyons School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lyons School a Title I school?
No, Lyons School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyons School?
92.4% of students at Lyons School 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.0%
- Phone
- (517) 755-1480
- Area population (ZIP 48910)
- 32,801
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48910; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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