East Lyme School District

165 Boston Post Road
East Lyme, CT 06333
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

East Lyme School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,425 students in East Lyme School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in East Lyme School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
2,425 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
227 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

East Lyme School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#56 out of 200 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of East Lyme   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Lyme   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Lyme   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Lyme   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
89%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of East Lyme   School District and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.68
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,203 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
232 Students
26,040 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
236 Students
152,114 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
31%
# Black Students
47 Students
60,859 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
1,747 Students
229,662 Students
% White Students
72%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
149 Students
23,049 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
14,536
# Students in K Grade:
143
34,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
156
34,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
172
36,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
156
34,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
178
36,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
174
36,193
# Students in 6th Grade:
159
36,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
183
36,979
# Students in 8th Grade:
177
37,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
216
41,217
# Students in 10th Grade:
248
39,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
221
38,905
# Students in 12th Grade:
242
36,857
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,998 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,958 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$12,920 MM
This chart displays total revenue of East Lyme   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$63 MM
$12,459 MM
This chart displays total spending of East Lyme   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,998
$26,157
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in East Lyme   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$25,958
$25,225
This chart displays average spending per public school student in East Lyme   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best East Lyme School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Flanders School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
167 Boston Post Rd.
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-8475
Grades: K-4
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
East Lyme High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Chesterfield Rd.
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-6946
Grades: 9-12
| 927 students
Rank: #33.
Lillie B. Haynes School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
29 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Grades: K-4
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Niantic Center School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7 West Main St.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3961
Grades: K-4
| 190 students
Rank: #55.
East Lyme Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-4491
Grades: 5-8
| 693 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Lyme School District?
East Lyme School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,425 students.
What is the rank of East Lyme School District?
East Lyme School District is ranked #59 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Lyme School District?
72% of East Lyme School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Lyme School District?
East Lyme School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is East Lyme School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,958 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 92% (Top 50% in CT)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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