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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,411 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 59% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
2,411 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
226 Teachers
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Lyme School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 198 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
32%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
71%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,155 is higher than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,109 is higher than the state median of $25,377. 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
$27,155
$26,315
Spending / Student
$26,109
$25,377
Best East Lyme School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Flanders School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: K-4 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
East Lyme High School
(Math: 55% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Lillie B. Haynes School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-2922
Gr: K-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Niantic Center School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7 West Main St.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3961
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-3961
Gr: K-4 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
East Lyme Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Society Rd.
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-4491
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 739-4491
Gr: 5-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Lyme School District?
East Lyme School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,411 students.
What is the rank of East Lyme School District?
East Lyme School District is ranked #54 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Lyme School District?
71% of East Lyme School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 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 $26,109 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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