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Flanders School

Summary:

Flanders School is an elementary school located in East Lyme, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the East Lyme School District, which is ranked 45 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating. With a student population of 274, Flanders School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently delivering excellent academic results for its diverse student body.

Flanders School has demonstrated consistent academic excellence, with its students outperforming the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69.2% of 3rd-grade students and 60.9% of 4th-grade students at Flanders School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 45.9% and 49.4% at the state level, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, 75% of 3rd-grade students and 64.1% of 4th-grade students at Flanders School were proficient or better, compared to 51.3% and 49.7% at the state level. This consistent academic performance has earned Flanders School a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 20% of Connecticut elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Niantic Center School and Lillie B. Haynes School, both part of the East Lyme School District, Flanders School stands out as a standout institution, with higher statewide rankings and stronger academic performance in certain grade levels. While Flanders School's student population is predominantly White, the school also has a significant representation of Asian and Hispanic students, as well as students of two or more races, adding to the richness of the school community and contributing to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-4

 167 Boston Post Rd.
       East Lyme, CT  06333

(860) 739-8475

District: East Lyme School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
141st of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,742 Help


Students who attend Flanders School usually attend:

Middle:    East Lyme Middle School
High:    East Lyme High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  266

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.3%
Two or more races:
9.8%
Asian:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.8% Help


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Compare Details Flanders School ranks better than 71.6% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.36. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.3%), two or more races (9.8%), Asian (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the East Lyme School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flanders School is 10.9. 1 elementary schools in the East Lyme School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flanders School is $20,742, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the East Lyme School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Flanders School:

SchoolDigger ranks Flanders School 141st of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Flanders School in the ranking list.)

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East Lyme School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Lyme School District 45th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Flanders School

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Rank History for all students at Flanders School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.30 197th 570 65.4%
2007 79.92 87th 568 84.7%
2008 81.89 58th 565 89.7%
2009 82.38 37th 566 93.5%
2010 75.07 165th 579 71.5%
2011 75.70 151st 565 73.3%
2012 72.90 188th 564 66.7%
2013 82.21 59th 557 89.4%
2015 88.45 46th 551 91.7%
2016 78.00 127th 518 75.5%
2017 80.96 117th 519 77.5%
2018 89.46 42nd 532 92.1%
2019 82.98 93rd 522 82.2%
2021 83.69 97th 538 82.0%
2022 82.42 91st 490 81.4%
2023 73.86 149th 491 69.7%
2024 75.36 141st 497 71.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Flanders School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.60 21st 371 94.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Flanders School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.77 42nd 455 90.8%
2024 57.12 126th 237 46.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Flanders School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.01 49th 262 81.3%
2021 70.98 138th 445 69.0%
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Rank History for White students at Flanders School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.37 41st 296 86.1%
2019 65.96 103rd 295 65.1%
2021 56.27 151st 327 53.8%
2022 54.00 137th 252 45.6%
2023 30.48 209th 262 20.2%
2024 45.17 168th 250 32.8%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Flanders School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 422 1 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1989 431 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1990 441 6 9 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 458
1991 425 5 12 2 3 n/a n/a 0 447
1992 440 4 12 3 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1993 459 7 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1994 458 9 19 5 2 n/a n/a 0 493
1995 512 9 31 9 2 n/a n/a 0 563
1996 512 9 31 9 2 n/a n/a 0 563
1997 528 7 34 12 1 n/a n/a 0 582
1998 529 3 51 11 1 n/a n/a 0 595
1999 557 4 53 13 3 n/a n/a 0 630
2000 500 10 57 13 1 n/a n/a 0 581
2001 497 14 54 17 2 n/a n/a 0 584
2002 380 8 43 14 2 n/a n/a 0 447
2003 380 8 43 14 2 n/a n/a 0 447
2004 353 4 32 8 7 n/a n/a 0 404
2005 355 1 43 10 7 n/a n/a 0 416
2006 433 2 54 13 7 n/a n/a 0 509
2007 358 2 47 8 2 n/a n/a 0 417
2008 339 3 49 7 1 n/a n/a 0 399
2009 307 1 50 9 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2010 307 5 55 12 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2011 286 4 57 14 1 0 3 0 365
2012 283 3 55 17 0 0 4 0 362
2013 281 2 54 15 0 0 9 0 361
2014 282 2 40 19 0 0 11 0 354
2015 278 2 38 20 0 0 10 0 348
2016 276 4 32 24 0 0 7 0 343
2017 291 2 32 27 0 0 11 0 363
2018 282 5 29 32 0 0 12 0 360
2019 251 5 31 30 0 0 17 0 334
2020 215 3 28 21 0 0 17 0 284
2021 203 1 24 22 0 0 21 0 271
2022 199 1 24 19 0 0 20 0 263
2023 208 0 26 20 0 0 20 0 274
2024 203 0 21 15 0 1 26 0 266

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Flanders School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 431 27.0 15.9 n/a
1989 437 27.0 16.1 n/a
1990 458 26.6 17.2 n/a
1991 447 27.8 16.0 n/a
1992 460 25.6 17.9 3
1993 480 27.1 17.7 0.4
1994 493 25.3 19.5 1.2
1995 563 28.9 19.5 3.4
1996 563 28.9 19.5 3.4
1997 582 33.0 17.6 3.6
1998 595 34.0 17.5 3
1999 630 37.3 16.9 6.2
2000 581 40.3 14.4 5
2001 584 39.2 14.9 n/a
2002 447 31.3 14.3 5.6
2003 447 31.3 14.3 5.6
2004 404 28.8 14.0 4.5
2005 416 25.7 16.2 n/a
2006 509 25.1 20.3 4.1
2007 417 24.7 16.9 4.6
2008 399 25.9 15.4 3
2009 368 24.8 14.8 5.2
2010 379 23.8 15.8 6.1
2011 365 24.3 14.9 7.1
2012 362 26.1 13.8 8.8
2013 361 24.5 14.7 11.9
2014 354 27.8 12.7 13.3
2015 348 29.0 12.0 14.9
2016 343 29.0 11.8 15.2
2017 363 29.5 12.3 14.3
2018 360 28.5 12.6 10.6
2019 334 23.0 14.5 18.3
2020 284 20.4 13.9 20.4
2021 271 20.4 13.2 21.8
2022 263 22.4 11.7 22.1
2023 274 27.2 10.0 23
2024 266 24.3 10.9 18.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Flanders School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 431 27.0 15.9 n/a
1989 437 27.0 16.1 n/a
1990 458 26.6 17.2 n/a
1991 447 27.8 16.0 n/a
1992 460 25.6 17.9 3
1993 480 27.1 17.7 0.4
1994 493 25.3 19.5 1.2
1995 563 28.9 19.5 3.4
1996 563 28.9 19.5 3.4
1997 582 33.0 17.6 3.6
1998 595 34.0 17.5 3
1999 630 37.3 16.9 6.2
2000 581 40.3 14.4 5
2001 584 39.2 14.9 n/a
2002 447 31.3 14.3 5.6
2003 447 31.3 14.3 5.6
2004 404 28.8 14.0 4.5
2005 416 25.7 16.2 n/a
2006 509 25.1 20.3 4.1
2007 417 24.7 16.9 4.6
2008 399 25.9 15.4 3
2009 368 24.8 14.8 5.2
2010 379 23.8 15.8 6.1
2011 365 24.3 14.9 7.1
2012 362 26.1 13.8 8.8
2013 361 24.5 14.7 11.9
2014 354 27.8 12.7 13.3
2015 348 29.0 12.0 14.9
2016 343 29.0 11.8 15.2
2017 363 29.5 12.3 14.3
2018 360 28.5 12.6 10.6
2019 334 23.0 14.5 18.3
2020 284 20.4 13.9 20.4
2021 271 20.4 13.2 21.8
2022 263 22.4 11.7 22.1
2023 274 27.2 10.0 23
2024 266 24.3 10.9 18.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Flanders School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $14,607
2019 $15,821
2020 $16,792
2021 $18,573
2022 $20,480
2023 $20,742

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flanders School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 93rd of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 149th of 491 Elementary schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Flanders School)68.161.3
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Lyme School District)70.858.6
 12.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Flanders School)76.861.3
 15.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Lyme School District)77.969.5
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Flanders School)79.467.3
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Lyme School District)82.165
 17.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Flanders School)85.371.4
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Lyme School District)85.774.5
 11.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students334274
 18%
African American50
 100%
American Indian00
Asian3126
 16.1%
Hispanic3020
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White251208
 17.1%
Two or More Races1720
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.3%23%
 4.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Flanders School

Students at Flanders School are 76% White, 10% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 6% Hispanic.

Students who attend Flanders School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Lyme Middle School
High : East Lyme High School

Flanders School ranks 141st of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 266 students attended Flanders School.


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