Lyme Consolidated School

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Lyme Consolidated School ranks 98 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lyme Consolidated School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in the town of Lyme, Connecticut. With a student population of 207, the school is part of the Regional School District 18, which is ranked 19 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Lyme Consolidated School consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 76.5% of 3rd graders, 76.9% of 4th graders, and 58.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 45.9%, 49.4%, and 51.4%, respectively. In Mathematics, 88.2% of 3rd graders and 61.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 51.3% and 43.1%. The school's strong academic performance is further reflected in its statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Connecticut elementary schools in recent years. Additionally, the school's White students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 27% of Connecticut elementary schools for this subgroup in 2020-2021.

Lyme Consolidated School's educational program is well-resourced, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.4 to 12.0 over the past three school years, and higher-than-average spending per student at $20,868 in 2018-2019 and $22,547 in 2017-2018. When compared to nearby schools, such as Oakdale School and Dr. Charles E. Murphy School in the Montville School District, Lyme Consolidated School stands out as a high-performing institution, outpacing these schools in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public K-5

478 Hamburg Road
Lyme, CT 06371

(860) 434-1233

District: Regional School District 18

SchoolDigger Rank:
98^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,678

Students who attend Lyme Consolidated School usually attend:

Middle:	Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
High:	Lyme-Old Lyme High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 215

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.4%

Hispanic:

7.9%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lyme Consolidated School ranks better than 80.3% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.76. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.4%), Hispanic (7.9%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Regional School District 18. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lyme Consolidated School is 11.8. 1 elementary schools in the Regional School District 18 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lyme Consolidated School employs 18.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lyme Consolidated School is $22,678. 1 elementary schools in the Regional School District 18 spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lyme Consolidated School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School District 18:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School District 18 19^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lyme Consolidated School

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Rank History for all students at Lyme Consolidated School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	67.06	257^th	570	54.9%
2007	65.79	265^th	568	53.3%
2008	66.97	248^th	565	56.1%
2009	64.93	276^th	566	51.2%
2010	65.95	263^rd	579	54.6%
2011	79.23	103^rd	565	81.8%
2012	83.63	19^th	564	96.6%
2013	78.71	111^th	557	80.1%
2015	89.83	31^st	551	94.4%
2016	80.32	115^th	518	77.8%
2017	88.16	44^th	519	91.5%
2018	88.98	48^th	532	91.0%
2019	85.81	73^rd	522	86.0%
2021	93.93	19^th	538	96.5%
2022	88.82	41^st	490	91.6%
2023	86.78	63^rd	491	87.2%
2024	81.76	98^th	497	80.3%

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Rank History for White students at Lyme Consolidated School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	84.13	33^rd	296	88.9%
2019	74.67	65^th	295	78.0%
2021	86.44	27^th	327	91.7%
2022	75.99	55^th	252	78.2%
2023	67.75	93^rd	262	64.5%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut 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.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lyme Consolidated School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	98	0	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	106
1989	96	0	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	105
1990	116	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	118
1991	113	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	116
1992	109	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	113
1993	129	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	131
1994	137	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	139
1995	157	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	160
1996	157	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	160
1997	156	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	159
1998	154	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	157
1999	160	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	164
2000	172	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	179
2001	173	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	180
2002	175	2	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	184
2003	175	2	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	184
2004	223	2	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	233
2005	216	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	222
2006	240	3	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	252
2007	178	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	185
2008	159	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	162
2009	152	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	157
2010	140	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	145
2011	128	2	1	2	0	0	1	134
2012	147	0	1	4	0	0	4	156
2013	171	2	2	10	0	0	3	188
2014	183	4	3	11	0	0	6	207
2015	189	1	4	14	0	0	6	214
2016	174	1	6	13	0	0	10	204
2017	172	1	4	16	0	0	8	201
2018	172	1	6	14	0	0	8	201
2019	180	0	4	10	0	0	11	205
2020	173	0	4	13	0	1	11	202
2021	170	2	2	12	0	0	10	196
2022	173	1	2	13	0	0	8	197
2023	180	1	2	15	0	0	9	207
2024	188	1	2	17	0	0	7	215

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 Lyme Consolidated School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	106	7.0	15.1	n/a
1989	105	6.5	16.1	n/a
1990	118	8.0	14.7	n/a
1991	116	8.5	13.6	n/a
1992	113	8.6	13.1	2.7
1993	131	9.5	13.8	0
1994	139	10.7	13.0	5.8
1995	160	12.8	12.5	6.3
1996	160	12.8	12.5	6.3
1997	159	12.1	13.1	0.6
1998	157	12.7	12.4	1.3
1999	164	13.7	12.0	4.3
2000	179	14.7	12.2	3.4
2001	180	15.3	11.8	n/a
2002	184	13.5	13.6	3.8
2003	184	13.5	13.6	3.8
2004	233	17.0	13.7	2.6
2005	222	17.1	13.0	n/a
2006	252	16.4	15.4	3.2
2007	185	15.2	12.2	n/a
2008	162	16.6	9.8	3.1
2009	157	16.7	10.4	8.9
2010	145	13.5	10.7	9.7
2011	134	13.7	9.7	9.7
2012	156	14.8	10.5	6.4
2013	188	18.4	10.2	9.6
2014	207	19.0	10.8	10.6
2015	214	18.0	11.8	11.2
2016	204	18.0	11.3	11.8
2017	201	18.3	10.9	16.9
2018	201	18.1	11.1	12.4
2019	205	15.9	12.8	20
2020	202	18.0	11.2	20.3
2021	196	16.2	12.0	20.4
2022	197	17.1	11.5	14.7
2023	207	18.1	11.4	16.4
2024	215	18.2	11.8	15.8

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 Lyme Consolidated School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	106	7.0	15.1	n/a
1989	105	6.5	16.1	n/a
1990	118	8.0	14.7	n/a
1991	116	8.5	13.6	n/a
1992	113	8.6	13.1	2.7
1993	131	9.5	13.8	0
1994	139	10.7	13.0	5.8
1995	160	12.8	12.5	6.3
1996	160	12.8	12.5	6.3
1997	159	12.1	13.1	0.6
1998	157	12.7	12.4	1.3
1999	164	13.7	12.0	4.3
2000	179	14.7	12.2	3.4
2001	180	15.3	11.8	n/a
2002	184	13.5	13.6	3.8
2003	184	13.5	13.6	3.8
2004	233	17.0	13.7	2.6
2005	222	17.1	13.0	n/a
2006	252	16.4	15.4	3.2
2007	185	15.2	12.2	n/a
2008	162	16.6	9.8	3.1
2009	157	16.7	10.4	8.9
2010	145	13.5	10.7	9.7
2011	134	13.7	9.7	9.7
2012	156	14.8	10.5	6.4
2013	188	18.4	10.2	9.6
2014	207	19.0	10.8	10.6
2015	214	18.0	11.8	11.2
2016	204	18.0	11.3	11.8
2017	201	18.3	10.9	16.9
2018	201	18.1	11.1	12.4
2019	205	15.9	12.8	20
2020	202	18.0	11.2	20.3
2021	196	16.2	12.0	20.4
2022	197	17.1	11.5	14.7
2023	207	18.1	11.4	16.4
2024	215	18.2	11.8	15.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lyme Consolidated School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$22,547
2019	$20,868
2020	$20,866
2021	$25,246
2022	$23,990
2023	$22,678

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lyme Consolidated School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 73^rd of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 63^rd of 491 Elementary schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lyme Consolidated School)	72.7	72.7
4th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 18)	71.4	75	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lyme Consolidated School)	93.9	76.5	17.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Regional School District 18)	92.6	76.7	15.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	205	207	1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	10	15	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	180	180
Two or More Races	11	9	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20%	16.4%	3.6%

Schools Near Lyme Consolidated School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)					SBAC Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Lyme Consolidated School	Public	K-5	478 Hamburg Road	Lyme	06371	New London County	Regional School District 18	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 434-1233	215	18	11.8	15.8%	188 (87.4%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (7.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	81.8	98^th of 497 public elementary schools	80.3%		86.8	63^rd of 491 public elementary schools	87.2%	35		76.5	76.9	58.8			88.2		61.8				$22,678
Deep River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	12 River St.	Deep River	06417	Middlesex County	Deep River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 526-5319	195	20	9.8	33.8%	168 (86.2%)	1 (0.5%)	18 (9.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	5 (2.6%)	82.8	92^nd of 497 public elementary schools	81.5%		85.2	74^th of 491 public elementary schools	84.9%	18			69.0	72.0	63.6		77.8	82.8					$30,986
Essex Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	108 Main St.	Centerbrook	06409	Middlesex County	Essex School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 767-8215	299	29	10.3	21.4%	260 (87.0%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.7%)	79.5	115^th of 497 public elementary schools	76.9%		82.1	101^st of 491 public elementary schools	79.4%	14	70.7	68.8	65.8	73.2	63.9		68.8	71.1	65.9	63.9			$26,691
Salem Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	200 Hartford Rd.	Salem	06420	New London County	Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 859-0267	383	33	11.7	23.2%	312 (81.5%)	5 (1.3%)	35 (9.1%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.0%)	49.8	250^th of 497 public elementary schools	49.7%		57.2	217^th of 491 public elementary schools	55.8%	33			53.8	53.8	35.0	76.1		53.8	61.5	35.0	34.2	67.4	$20,714
Chester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	23 Ridge Rd.	Chester	06412	Middlesex County	Chester School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 526-5797	207	22	9.6	27.1%	182 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.4%)	90.2	34^th of 497 public elementary schools	93.2%		88.5	49^th of 491 public elementary schools	90.0%	15			78.8		75.7			81.8					$25,577
Center School	Public	PK	49 Lyme St.	Old Lyme	06371	New London County	Regional School District 18	No	No	No	No	(860) 434-7238	99	7	15.0	5.1%	87 (87.9%)	1 (1.0%)	8 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)								(n/a)													$25,996
Flanders School	Public	K-4	167 Boston Post Rd.	East Lyme	06333	New London County	East Lyme School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 739-8475	266	24	10.9	18.8%	203 (76.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)	21 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (9.8%)	75.4	141^st of 497 public elementary schools	71.6%		73.9	149^th of 491 public elementary schools	69.7%	8		69.2	60.9				75.0	64.1					$20,742
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School	Public	K-5	500 Chesterfield Rd.	Oakdale	06370	New London County	Montville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 848-9241	288	25	11.7	47.2%	197 (68.4%)	9 (3.1%)	55 (19.1%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.6%)	67	188^th of 497 public elementary schools	62.2%		63.3	195^th of 491 public elementary schools	60.3%	7		64.7	61.5				70.6	53.8	48.9				$20,005
Lillie B. Haynes School	Public	K-4	29 Society Rd.	Niantic	06357	New London County	East Lyme School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 739-2922	349	30	11.5	27.5%	220 (63.0%)	9 (2.6%)	43 (12.3%)	57 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.7%)	77.3	130^th of 497 public elementary schools	73.8%		72	154^th of 491 public elementary schools	68.6%	24		61.8	71.0				63.6	75.8					$22,041
East Haddam Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	45 Joe Williams Rd.	Moodus	06469	Middlesex County	East Haddam School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 873-5076	354	30	11.8	28.0%	319 (90.1%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.5%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)								(n/a)		50.0					58.3						$19,979

Frequently Asked Questions about Lyme Consolidated School

What district is Lyme Consolidated School in?

Regional School District 18

Is Lyme Consolidated School a good school?

Lyme Consolidated School ranks 98^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lyme Consolidated School?

Students at Lyme Consolidated School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Lyme Consolidated School attend?

Students who attend Lyme Consolidated School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
High : Lyme-Old Lyme High School

How many students attend Lyme Consolidated School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 215 students attended Lyme Consolidated School.

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