Lyme Elementary School

35 Union Street
Lyme, NH 03768

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Top 20%

Tel: (603) 795-2125

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Lyme Elementary School serves 183 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Lyme Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 16% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 183 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NH
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lyme Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Lyme Elementary School's student population of 183 students has declined by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Total Students

183 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Lyme Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 456 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Lyme Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NH)

Overall Testing Rank

#56 out of 456 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Lyme Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lyme Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

52%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lyme Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lyme Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

n/a

White

91%

84%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Lyme Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.17

0.29

This chart display the diversity score of Lyme Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

18%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lyme Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Lyme School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lyme Elementary School's ranking?

Lyme Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NH state average).

How many students attend Lyme Elementary School?

183 students attend Lyme Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Lyme Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyme Elementary School?

Lyme Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.

What grades does Lyme Elementary School offer ?

Lyme Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Lyme Elementary School part of?

Lyme Elementary School is part of Lyme School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 183 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education