Lyons Central Elementary vs St Francis Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 348 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyons Central Elementary
Lyons · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
132 students
St Francis Elem
St Francis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
133 students
| Measure | Lyons Central Elementary Lyons, Kansas | St Francis Elem St Francis, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #425 of 686 | #287 of 686 |
| National rank | #31150 of 50,301 | #24562 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 132 | 133 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44.5% |
| city | Lyons | St Francis |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Francis Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 41.2).
- •St Francis Elem does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •St Francis Elem does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •St Francis Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 78%).
- •Lyons Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.3).
- •St Francis Elem is the larger school with 133 students compared with 132.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lyons Central Elementary better than St Francis Elem?
On the Success Index (US), St Francis Elem ranks higher (50.9 vs 41.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lyons Central Elementary and St Francis Elem?
About 348 km in a straight line, between Lyons and St Francis in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyons Central Elementary: 132. St Francis Elem: 133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyons Central Elementary and St Francis Elem rank in Kansas?
Lyons Central Elementary is 425th of 686 and St Francis Elem is 287th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).