Serving 690 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, E. E. Lyon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E. E. Lyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
E. E. Lyon Elementary School's student population of 690 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Motto
Once a Lion…Always a LEADER!
School Mascot
Lil' Lions
School Rankings
E. E. Lyon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E. E. Lyon Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#338 out of 1244 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
23%
11%
Black
26%
41%
White
42%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lil' Lions
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. E. Lyon Elementary School's ranking?
E. E. Lyon Elementary School is ranked #338 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are E. E. Lyon Elementary School often compared to?
E. E. Lyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abita Springs Elementary School, Covington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend E. E. Lyon Elementary School?
690 students attend E. E. Lyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of E. E. Lyon Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E. E. Lyon Elementary School?
E. E. Lyon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does E. E. Lyon Elementary School offer ?
E. E. Lyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E. E. Lyon Elementary School part of?
E. E. Lyon Elementary School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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