The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in English language arts. The lowest is 24% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on E. E. Lyon Elementary School
E. E. Lyon Elementary School serves children from prekindergarten through third grade in Covington, Louisiana, as part of the St. Tammany Parish public school system. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and it feeds into higher grade levels in the district. Because the school's grade band ends at third grade, there is no graduation rate to report, and no data on high school outcomes such as advanced coursework or career pathways.
The school enrolls a student body that reflects Covington's changing demographics. White students make up the largest single group, followed by Black students, Hispanic students, and students who identify as two or more races. Asian and American Indian students together account for a small share. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, which gives an indication of the household incomes families bring to the school. Data on the share of students with individualized education plans or English learner status was not available; a parent may want to ask the school directly about special education and English language support services.
State assessment results from the LEAP 2025 tests, covering third graders, show that roughly two out of five students scored at the proficient level or above in math and in English language arts. About one in three reached that bar in social studies, while in science the proportion was about one in four. Participation on test day was complete, so the results represent nearly the whole tested grade. Because this is the only year of test data available, there is no way to see whether performance is improving or declining. Families should keep in mind that these scores come from a single grade and measure only one snapshot.
Covington itself is the parish seat of St. Tammany Parish, a community that has grown substantially as a residential and commercial hub for the Northshore region. Many residents commute across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway to the New Orleans area. The downtown has a walkable historic core with shops and restaurants, but most neighborhoods are suburban subdivisions connected by roads rather than a continuous grid. Publicly reported information notes that Covington has attracted families seeking more affordable housing and larger lots than in the city, and growth has been steady over recent decades. Housing values in the zip code are above the Louisiana average but near the national median, and rents are moderate. The school sits on a campus separate from the downtown, like other public schools in the district, which are spread across residential areas.
No information on class sizes, teacher qualifications, chronic absenteeism, or discipline incidents was available for this school. The district brief turned up no recent major changes in policy, facilities, or leadership that are publicly documented. Families interested in the school may want to visit or contact the school for details on class configuration, enrichment offerings, and before- or after-school care, as the data does not cover those areas.
E. E. Lyon Elementary provides an early childhood foundation in a growing, diverse suburb with a mix of commuters and local employment. The academic results show room for discussion with the school about how it supports students who are not yet at the proficient mark, especially in science. For parents looking at the elementary years in Covington, this school offers a conventional public school setting with a full prekindergarten program and a student body that reflects the area's population trends.
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