Very Good
#678 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 32% in state
Lyons Center Elementary
Elementary School · Burlington Area School District · Burlington, WI
A Burlington Area School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1622 Mill St, Burlington, WI 53105
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lyons Center Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lyons Center 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,069/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burlington), 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
$88,798
Median home value
$295,100
Median rent
$1,029/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53105; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zion Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 3.3 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Winkler ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Dyer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 107 | 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.
Burlington Area School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,489NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lyons Center Elementary is listed in Burlington Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lyons Center Elementary
Lyons Center Elementary is a public elementary school in Burlington, WI, part of Burlington Area School District, serving approximately 159 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #678 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lyons Center Elementary
What grades does Lyons Center Elementary serve?
Lyons Center Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lyons Center Elementary?
Lyons Center Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons Center Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyons Center Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lyons Center Elementary rank in WI?
Lyons Center Elementary ranks #678 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Lyons Center Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lyons Center Elementary 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 Lyons Center Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyons Center Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lyons Center Elementary a charter school?
No, Lyons Center Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lyons Center Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lyons Center Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyons Center Elementary?
31.4% of students at Lyons Center 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
- 159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Walworth County
- Phone
- (262) 763-5380
- Area population (ZIP 53105)
- 29,051
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 · 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 53105; 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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