Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lillie B. Haynes School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lillie B. Haynes School's student population of 362 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lillie B. Haynes School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lillie B. Haynes School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#299 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
5%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
4%
12%
White
62%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lillie B. Haynes School's ranking?
Lillie B. Haynes School is ranked #299 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Lillie B. Haynes School often compared to?
Lillie B. Haynes Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack Jackter Intermediate School, Great Neck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Lillie B. Haynes School?
362 students attend Lillie B. Haynes School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lillie B. Haynes School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lillie B. Haynes School?
Lillie B. Haynes School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lillie B. Haynes School offer ?
Lillie B. Haynes School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lillie B. Haynes School part of?
Lillie B. Haynes School is part of East Lyme School District.
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