Excellent
#179 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 7% in state
Based on limited data
Lyons Farm Elementary
Elementary School · Durham Public Schools · Durham, NC
A Durham Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
906 Scott King Rd, Durham, NC 27713
- Math 72% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Lyons Farm Elementary score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lyons Farm Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Durham), 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
$96,900
Median home value
$380,500
Median rent
$1,460/mo
College educated
65.2%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27713; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Alston Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 1,111 | Compare → |
| Southpoint AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Hortons Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 694 | 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.
Durham Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #13 of 54
- District spending per student
- $15,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lyons Farm Elementary is listed in Durham Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lyons Farm Elementary
Lyons Farm Elementary is a public elementary school in Durham, NC, part of Durham Public Schools, serving approximately 523 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lyons Farm Elementary
What grades does Lyons Farm Elementary serve?
Lyons Farm Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lyons Farm Elementary?
Lyons Farm Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons Farm Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyons Farm Elementary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lyons Farm Elementary rank in NC?
Lyons Farm Elementary ranks #179 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Lyons Farm Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lyons Farm Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Farm Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyons Farm Elementary has 72% math proficiency (2025 NC) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NC).
Is Lyons Farm Elementary a charter school?
No, Lyons Farm Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lyons Farm Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lyons Farm Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyons Farm Elementary?
26.4% of students at Lyons Farm Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Durham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (919) 560-3749
- Area population (ZIP 27713)
- 58,409
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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.
- 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 27713; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 NC; directory SY 2023–24
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