#2024 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#26824 of 50,301 nationally
About Lyons El
Lyons El is a public elementary located in Houston, in the Houston ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 767 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2024th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (75th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 767.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Lyons El ranks 165th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.8
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 El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lyons El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Houston Math Science and Technology Center
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,396 students · 1.0 km away
De Chaumes El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students · 1.1 km away
Kipp 3d Academy
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
513 students · 1.3 km away
Kipp Dream Prep
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
929 students · 1.3 km away
Burbank El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
736 students · 1.3 km away
Kipp Generations Collegiate
Houston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
614 students · 1.4 km away
Henry Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
523 students · 1.5 km away
Coop El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students · 1.8 km away
Yes Prep Airline El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
632 students · 1.8 km away
Yes Prep - Northline
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,004 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
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Hanby El
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lyons El a good school?
Lyons El has a Success Index (US) of 47.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2024 of 4,686 in Texas. 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 El rank in Texas?
Lyons El ranks #2024 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #26824 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lyons El?
Lyons El had 767 students in 2025.
Is Lyons El a elementary school or a high school?
Lyons El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lyons El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lyons El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.