Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Flanders School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Flanders School serves the southwest part of East Lyme, CT, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flanders School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Flanders School's student population of 242 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
242 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Flanders School ranks within the top 20% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flanders School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#144 out of 939 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
72%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flanders School's ranking?
Flanders School is ranked #144 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Flanders School often compared to?
Flanders Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lillie B. Haynes School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Flanders School?
242 students attend Flanders School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Flanders School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Flanders School?
Flanders School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Flanders School offer ?
Flanders School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Flanders School part of?
Flanders School is part of East Lyme School District.
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