Lyon Elementary

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Lyon Elementary ranks 253 rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lyon Elementary is a public elementary school located in Republic, Missouri, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 437 students. The school is part of the Republic R-III School District, which is ranked 24th out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Lyon Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 253 out of 906 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on state assessments (MAP) is generally above the state and Republic R-III district averages, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 66.1% of 5th-grade students at Lyon Elementary were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 64.2% for the Republic R-III district and 38.4% for the state of Missouri. Lyon Elementary's performance is especially strong for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 20% of Missouri elementary schools for this subgroup in recent years.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Republic R-III district, such as Sweeny Elementary, Price Elementary, Schofield Elementary, and McCulloch Elementary, Lyon Elementary outperforms these schools on state assessments, particularly in mathematics and English language arts. When compared to schools outside the Republic R-III district, such as David Harrison Elementary and Willard Orchard Hills Elementary in the Springfield area, Lyon Elementary also outperforms these schools on state assessments.

Detail:

Public K-5

201 E. Highway 174
Republic, MO 65738-1115

(417) 732-3630

District: Republic R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
253^rd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,552

Students who attend Lyon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Republic Middle
High:	Republic High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 432

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

Two or more races:

8.3%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lyon Elementary ranks better than 72.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Republic R-III School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.4. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81%), two or more races (8.3%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Republic R-III School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lyon Elementary is 12.5, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Republic R-III School District. (See more...)

Compare Lyon Elementary employs 34.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lyon Elementary is $10,552, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Republic R-III School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lyon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lyon Elementary 253^rd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Lyon Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Republic R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Republic R-III 24^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lyon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lyon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2013	44.00	692^nd	1108	37.5%
2014	68.14	296^th	1089	72.8%
2015	58.00	445^th	1058	57.9%
2016	50.40	459^th	865	46.9%
2017	53.08	495^th	1032	52.0%
2018	66.93	324^th	1045	69.0%
2019	67.76	304^th	1052	71.1%
2021	79.49	148^th	901	83.6%
2022	75.03	195^th	908	78.5%
2023	85.11	102^nd	898	88.6%
2024	70.40	253^rd	906	72.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lyon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	64.92	230^th	887	74.1%
2019	65.48	221^st	907	75.6%
2022	82.55	48^th	532	91.0%
2023	84.88	41^st	611	93.3%
2024	68.43	127^th	625	79.7%

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Rank History for White students at Lyon Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	51.38	424^th	898	52.8%
2019	57.57	353^rd	917	61.5%
2021	72.32	167^th	691	75.8%
2022	60.41	244^th	675	63.9%
2023	78.57	120^th	673	82.2%
2024	61.37	242^nd	668	63.8%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lyon Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	525	16	8	8	1	0	3	561
2012	535	12	10	15	1	0	4	577
2013	531	10	7	15	3	0	13	579
2014	429	6	4	11	6	0	11	467
2015	398	8	4	15	3	0	13	441
2016	411	6	3	12	3	0	19	454
2017	420	4	1	12	2	0	18	457
2018	383	5	2	16	3	1	27	437
2019	341	6	3	16	3	1	24	394
2020	394	8	3	19	4	2	35	465
2021	382	9	4	19	4	1	37	456
2022	381	9	3	28	2	1	41	465
2023	352	9	5	28	0	1	42	437
2024	350	12	5	27	1	1	36	432

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lyon Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	561	36.9	15.1	51
2012	577	36.5	15.7	50.6
2013	579	37.3	15.4	50.6
2014	467	33.0	14.1	49.7
2015	441	34.0	12.9	50.8
2016	454	33.0	13.7	50.2
2017	457	35.7	12.7	50.8
2018	437	33.3	13.0	49.2
2019	394	32.8	11.9	50.8
2020	465	34.5	13.4	49.5
2021	456	34.6	13.1	50.2
2022	465	36.3	12.7	43.4
2023	437	34.4	12.6	41.2
2024	432	34.5	12.5	46.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lyon Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	561	36.9	15.1	51
2012	577	36.5	15.7	50.6
2013	579	37.3	15.4	50.6
2014	467	33.0	14.1	49.7
2015	441	34.0	12.9	50.8
2016	454	33.0	13.7	50.2
2017	457	35.7	12.7	50.8
2018	437	33.3	13.0	49.2
2019	394	32.8	11.9	50.8
2020	465	34.5	13.4	49.5
2021	456	34.6	13.1	50.2
2022	465	36.3	12.7	43.4
2023	437	34.4	12.6	41.2
2024	432	34.5	12.5	46.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lyon Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$546 (5.5%)	$9,343 (94.5%)	$9,889
2020	$648 (7.5%)	$8,003 (92.5%)	$8,652
2021	$1,011 (10.1%)	$8,953 (89.9%)	$9,964
2022	$916 (8.7%)	$9,636 (91.3%)	$10,552

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lyon Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 304^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 102^nd of 898 Elementary schools	17.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lyon Elementary)	56.3	57.6	1.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Republic R-III)	58.9	63.4	4.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lyon Elementary)	53.1	56.1	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Republic R-III)	54.5	57.9	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lyon Elementary)	68.1	62.3	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Republic R-III)	65.4	65.1	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lyon Elementary)	66.7	66.7
4th Grade English Language Arts (Republic R-III)	63.4	62.4	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	44.3	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lyon Elementary)	51.4	66.1	14.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Republic R-III)	58.9	67.1	8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Lyon Elementary)	43.1	48.2	5.1%
5th Grade Science (Republic R-III)	51.2	55.4	4.2%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.6	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lyon Elementary)	44.4	51.8	7.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Republic R-III)	56.2	59.8	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	394	437	10.9%
African American	6	9	50%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	16	28	75%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	341	352	3.2%
Two or More Races	24	42	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.8%	41.2%	9.6%

Schools Near Lyon Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)						MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lyon Elementary	Public	K-5	201 E. Highway 174	Republic	65738	Greene County	Republic R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 732-3630	432	35	12.5	46.3%	350 (81.0%)	12 (2.8%)	27 (6.3%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (8.3%)	70.4	253^rd of 906 public elementary schools	72.1%		85.1	102^nd of 898 public elementary schools	88.6%	151	50.5	54.4	66.1				39.1		42.9	58.7	49.9				$10,552	$916	$9,636
Sweeny Elementary	Public	K-5	720 N. Main	Republic	65738	Greene County	Republic R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 732-3670	492	37	13.4	41.7%	409 (83.1%)	10 (2.0%)	31 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.3%)	88	76^th of 906 public elementary schools	91.6%		88.2	73^rd of 898 public elementary schools	91.9%	3	64.8	69.7	66.2				56.2		57.0	75.5	53.7				$10,016	$993	$9,023
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	318 E. Hines St.	Republic	65738	Greene County	Republic R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 732-3605	241	16	15.1	28.6%	191 (79.3%)	5 (2.1%)	17 (7.1%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.4%)								(n/a)
Price Elementary	Public	K-5	518 N Hampton Ave.	Republic	65738	Greene County	Republic R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 732-3690	491	38	12.8	40.9%	392 (79.8%)	12 (2.4%)	36 (7.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.6%)	83.2	124^th of 906 public elementary schools	86.3%		80.9	135^th of 898 public elementary schools	85.0%	11	61.6	56.3	62.7				47.6		60.4		61.1				$9,527	$853	$8,673
Schofield Elementary	Public	K-5	235 E. Anderson	Republic	65738	Greene County	Republic R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 732-3610	470	37	12.6	41.7%	404 (86.0%)	3 (0.6%)	34 (7.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (5.1%)	87.9	78^th of 906 public elementary schools	91.4%		81.9	132^nd of 898 public elementary schools	85.3%	54	71.2	71.0	57.8				47.7		67.4	73.3	60.2				$9,460	$872	$8,588
McCulloch Elementary	Public	K-5	234 E. Anderson	Republic	65738	Greene County	Republic R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 732-3620	449	36	12.3	35.2%	384 (85.5%)	4 (0.9%)	23 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.0%)	81.9	138^th of 906 public elementary schools	84.8%		85.1	103^rd of 898 public elementary schools	88.5%	35	61.7	57.3	69.8				56.0		48.4	60.7					$10,543	$1,108	$9,435
Billings Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	118 W Mt Vernon	Billings	65610	Christian County	Billings R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 744-2552	252	19	13.5	46.8%	231 (91.7%)	10 (4.0%)	8 (3.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.9	806^th of 906 public elementary schools	11.0%		22.8	720^th of 898 public elementary schools	19.8%	86		14.4	11.2	8.4						19.1	27.9	12.6			$11,873	$1,795	$10,078
Clever Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	103 S Public Ave.	Clever	65631	Christian County	Clever R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 743-4815	885	68	13.0	33.2%	836 (94.5%)	8 (0.9%)	16 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	20 (2.3%)	65.4	296^th of 906 public elementary schools	67.3%		53.5	414^th of 898 public elementary schools	53.9%	118	57.9	53.6	39.4	23.0	46.5	32.9	47.1	39.7	54.7	50.4	51.5		38.3	49.4	$9,336	$914	$8,421
McBride Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	5005 S Farm Rd 135	Springfield	65810	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-4500	385	28	14.0	26.2%	297 (77.1%)	18 (4.7%)	28 (7.3%)	15 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.5%)	78	165^th of 906 public elementary schools	81.8%		88.3	72^nd of 898 public elementary schools	92.0%	93	50.5	63.4							53.0						$13,206	$2,899	$10,307
Willard Orchard Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	4595 Farm Road 140	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Willard R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 869-0600	404	34	11.7	39.1%	305 (75.5%)	39 (9.7%)	35 (8.7%)	5 (1.2%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.5%)	57.6	372^nd of 906 public elementary schools	58.9%		52.2	430^th of 898 public elementary schools	52.1%	58	38.2	41.4							48.4	53.1					$12,178	$1,149	$11,029

Frequently Asked Questions about Lyon Elementary

Is Lyon Elementary a good school?

Lyon Elementary ranks 253^rd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lyon Elementary?

Students at Lyon Elementary are 81% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Lyon Elementary in?

Republic R-III

How many students attend Lyon Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 432 students attended Lyon Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Lyon Elementary attend?

Students who attend Lyon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Republic Middle
High : Republic High

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