Lyons Farm Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Durham, North Carolina 27713 · Durham Public Schools
#1288 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#47312 of 50,301 nationally
About Lyons Farm Elementary
Lyons Farm Elementary is a public elementary located in Durham, in the Durham Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 608 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1288th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (33th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 608.
There are 65 schools in Durham; Lyons Farm Elementary ranks 51st of 61 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lyons Farm Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Lyons Farm Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Parkwood Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students · 2.4 km away
Alston Ridge Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
917 students · 2.7 km away
Alston Ridge Middle
Cary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,494 students · 2.7 km away
Hortons Creek Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
739 students · 3.9 km away
Kestrel Heights School
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
421 students · 4.0 km away
Lowe's Grove Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students · 4.5 km away
Research Triangle High School
Durham · Charter high · Grades 9–12
572 students · 5.0 km away
Panther Creek High
Cary · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,609 students · 5.7 km away
Southwest Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students · 6.1 km away
C E Jordan High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,189 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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608 students
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609 students
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610 students
Rockfish Hoke Elementary
Raeford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
Nations Ford Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
Parkway Elementary
Boone · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
610 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lyons Farm Elementary a good school?
Lyons Farm Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 15.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1288 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lyons Farm Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Lyons Farm Elementary ranks #1288 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #47312 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lyons Farm Elementary?
Lyons Farm Elementary had 608 students in 2025.
Is Lyons Farm Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Lyons Farm Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lyons Farm Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lyons Farm Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.