Lyme Elementary School

35 Union Street
Lyme, NH 03768
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lyme Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10% in NH
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • 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 198 students has grown by 7% 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
198 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lyme Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lyme Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#27 out of 457 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lyme Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
40%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
51%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lyme Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lyme Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
92%
83%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lyme Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Hampshire.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Lyme Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lyme Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lyme Elementary School's ranking?
Lyme Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Lyme Elementary School often compared to?
Lyme Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bernice A. Ray School, Hanover Street 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 40% NH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Lyme Elementary School?
198 students attend Lyme Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lyme Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyme Elementary School?
Lyme Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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