Lyon Elem School

www.cps.edu

988 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lyon Elementary School, located in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment. Lyon focuses on a standard core curriculum while often incorporating various programs designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its students, aiming to prepare them for success in high school and beyond.

The school operates within a traditional urban school setting, emphasizing strong parental involvement and a collaborative relationship between staff and the surrounding community. Like many schools in the CPS system, Lyon Elementary provides a range of extracurricular activities and support services to help create a well-rounded educational experience. For families looking for specific information regarding current academic performance, state report card data, or enrollment procedures, it is recommended to visit the official Chicago Public Schools website or contact the school’s main office directly.

988

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyon Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	887
Black	17
Asian	21
Two or More	4
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
887 (89.8%)
White
39 (3.9%)
Asian
21 (2.1%)
Black
17 (1.7%)
American Indian
17 (1.7%)
Two or More
4 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(773)534-3120
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	988
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 114

Grade 6 116

Grade 7 126

Grade 8 130

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lyon Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	114
Grade 6	116
Grade 7	126
Grade 8	130

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lyon Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	502	50.8%
Male	486	49.2%

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