E. E. Lyon Elementary School

1615 North Florida Street
Covington, LA 70433

628 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

E. E. Lyon Elementary School, located in Covington, Louisiana, is a public school serving students in the St. Tammany Parish Public School System. Situated on North Florida Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local Covington community. It is known for fostering an environment that emphasizes fundamental academic growth, character development, and a supportive atmosphere designed to help young students transition successfully through their early elementary years.

The school generally serves a diverse student body and is recognized for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that includes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, E. E. Lyon frequently engages families and the community through school events and parent-teacher organizations, striving to create a cohesive educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

628

Total Students

53.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E. E. Lyon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	142
Black	179
Asian	14
Two or More	44
American Indian	2

White
247 (39.3%)
Black
179 (28.5%)
Hispanic
142 (22.6%)
Two or More
44 (7.0%)
Asian
14 (2.2%)
American Indian
2 (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:	N/A
District:	St. Tammany Parish
Phone:	(985)892-0869
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	353
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 73

Kindergarten 137

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 145

Grade 3 137