Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Niantic Center School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Niantic Center School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Niantic Center School's student population of 229 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Niantic Center School ranks within the top 30% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Niantic Center School is 0.33, 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
#225 out of 940 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
n/a
13%
White
81%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Niantic Center School's ranking?
Niantic Center School is ranked #225 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Niantic Center School?
229 students attend Niantic Center School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Niantic Center School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Niantic Center School?
Niantic Center School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Niantic Center School offer ?
Niantic Center School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Niantic Center School part of?
Niantic Center School is part of East Lyme School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
SPRING BREAK - no school
April 08, 2024 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK - no school
April 09, 2024 (Tuesday)
SPRING BREAK - no school
April 10, 2024 (Wednesday)
SPRING BREAK - no school
April 11, 2024 (Thursday)
SPRING BREAK - no school
April 12, 2024 (Friday)
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