Lyons Farm Elementary School serves 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lyons Farm Elementary School's student population of 523 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lyons Farm Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
27%
25%
White
49%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lyons Farm Elementary School?
523 students attend Lyons Farm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lyons Farm Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lyons Farm Elementary School?
Lyons Farm Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lyons Farm Elementary School offer ?
Lyons Farm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lyons Farm Elementary School part of?
Lyons Farm Elementary School is part of Durham School District.
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