John Lyman School serves 197 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
John Lyman School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Lyman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John Lyman School's student population of 197 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
197 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
John Lyman School is ranked within the top 20% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of John Lyman School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#181 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
10%
28%

Black
n/a
13%

White
87%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Lyman School's ranking?
John Lyman School is ranked #181 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend John Lyman School?
197 students attend John Lyman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of John Lyman School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Lyman School?
John Lyman School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Lyman School offer ?
John Lyman School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Lyman School part of?
John Lyman School is part of Regional School District 13.
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