Lyon Elementary School

381 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Based on the address provided, **Lyon Elementary School** is a public school located in the Salishan neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, serving the Tacoma Public Schools district. The school is known for being part of a community-focused area, often characterized by its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment for a diverse student population. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while integrating support systems to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is well-integrated into its local neighborhood, often acting as a hub for community engagement and support. Because it serves the diverse Salishan community, Lyon Elementary typically places a strong focus on social-emotional learning and providing equitable resources to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive regardless of their background. Its programs are designed to meet students where they are, aiming to build a strong educational foundation as they prepare for middle school and beyond.

381

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	114
Black	39
Asian	32
Two or More	70
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	21

Hispanic
114 (29.9%)
White
101 (26.5%)
Two or More
70 (18.4%)
Black
39 (10.2%)
Asian
32 (8.4%)
Pacific Islander
21 (5.5%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)

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:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-4800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 37

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lyon Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lyon Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	174	45.7%
Male	207	54.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)