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.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,998
$26,157
Spending / Student
$25,958
$25,225
Best East Lyme School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Flanders School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
167 Boston Post Rd.
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-8475
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-8475
Grades: K-4
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
East Lyme High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Chesterfield Rd.
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-6946
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Grades: K-4
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Niantic Center School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7 West Main St.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3961
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3961
Grades: K-4
| 190 students
Rank: #55.
East Lyme Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-4491
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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