Very Good
#246 of 863 schools in MS
Top 28% in state
Lyon Elementary School
Elementary School · Coahoma County School District · Clarksdale, MS
A Coahoma County School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
1555 LEE DRIVE P O BOX 820, Clarksdale, MS 38614
- Math 38% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lyon Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lyon Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low154/100K
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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
$36,273
Median home value
$91,000
Median rent
$762/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
36.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geo H Oliver Visual/perf. ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | PK–4 | 3.2 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–6 | 3.8 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Booker T Washington Intern. StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–4 | 4.2 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Friars Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–6 | Not available | 153 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Coahoma County School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,320NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lyon Elementary School is listed in COAHOMA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lyon Elementary School
Lyon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clarksdale, MS, part of Coahoma County School District, serving approximately 250 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #246 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lyon Elementary School
What grades does Lyon Elementary School serve?
Lyon Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lyon Elementary School?
Lyon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyon Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lyon Elementary School rank in MS?
Lyon Elementary School ranks #246 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Lyon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lyon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Lyon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyon Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lyon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lyon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lyon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lyon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyon Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Lyon Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Coahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (662) 624-8544
- Area population (ZIP 38614)
- 16,384
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 38614; 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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