East Lyme School District

165 Boston Post Road
East Lyme, CT 06333
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,543 students in East Lyme School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in East Lyme School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
2,543 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
226 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

East Lyme School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CT)
#52 out of 198 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of East Lyme   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Lyme   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
68%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Lyme   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
95%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of East Lyme   School District and public school graduation rate of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.66
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
246 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
223 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
29%
# Black Students
33 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,885 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
74%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
147 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
152
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
152
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
172
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
177
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
182
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
219
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
225
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
254
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
248
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
243
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,746 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,754 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$12,920 MM
This chart display total revenue of East Lyme   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$63 MM
$12,459 MM
This chart display total spending of East Lyme   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,746
$25,998
This chart display average revenue per public school student in East Lyme   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,754
$25,071
This chart display average spending per public school student in East Lyme   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best East Lyme School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Lyme High School
Math: 57% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Chesterfield Rd.
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-6946
Grades: 9-12
| 970 students
Rank: #22.
Flanders School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
167 Boston Post Rd.
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-8475
Grades: K-4
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Lillie B. Haynes School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Grades: K-4
| 334 students
Rank: #44.
Niantic Center School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7 West Main St.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3961
Grades: K-4
| 229 students
Rank: #55.
East Lyme Middle School
Math: 51% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-4491
Grades: 5-8
| 747 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Lyme School District?
East Lyme School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,543 students.
What is the rank of East Lyme School District?
East Lyme School District is ranked #52 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Lyme School District?
74% of East Lyme School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Lyme School District?
East Lyme School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is East Lyme School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,754 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 95% (Top 50% in CT)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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