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Ithaca, NY vs Lyons, CO

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- Lyons spends 46.0% less per student than Ithaca.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 74.1% higher in Lyons than in Ithaca. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lyons had 1.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Ithaca
 Ithaca, NYLyons, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,153$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$24,054  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,939$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6194573
 Students per Counselor332  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.69.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.1%1.5%
Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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Reviews for Lyons    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

My child attended LMSH from 6th grade through 8th grade.  During that time she was bullied so severely that it has caused severe trauma.  The bullying was  More

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Over 15 years ago

The teachers at both schools (elem and HS) are very good. Although I am disappointed in the district and where they spend their money. Recently the school added more  More

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Lyons has it's circles. It's not very tolerant of those who do not fit the majority  More

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