At a glance
Reported students
716
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
61.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut middle enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 178 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365
East Lyme Middle School: 716 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 747
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about East Lyme Middle School
East Lyme Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Niantic. It is one of 5 current school records connected to East Lyme School District. NCES reports 716 students for 2024–25.
Among 178 middle schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 497.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, close to the Connecticut median of 11.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.2%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking East Lyme Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 61.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.4%
- Hispanic12.2%
- Black2.2%
- Asian9.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Lyme School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Lyme High School
High · Grades 09–12
890 reported students
Lillie B. Haynes School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
365 reported students
Flanders School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
242 reported students
Niantic Center School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
198 reported students
Public schools near East Lyme Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Lane Middle School Middle · Waterford School District | 06–08 | 529 | 4.5 mi |
| Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School Middle · New London School District | 05–08 | 343 | 5.6 mi |
| Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades Middle · New London School District | 05–08 | 133 | 5.6 mi |
| Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication Middle · Charter · Interdistrict School for Arts and Comm District | 04–08 | 328 | 6 mi |
| Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Middle · Regional School District 18 | 06–08 | 271 | 6.3 mi |
| Leonard J. Tyl Middle School Middle · Montville School District | 06–08 | 519 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Lyme Middle School
What grades does East Lyme Middle School serve?
East Lyme Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in East Lyme School District.
How many students attend East Lyme Middle School?
East Lyme Middle School reported 716 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 178 Connecticut middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 747 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Lyme Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 716 students and 61.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Lyme Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Lyme Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Lyme School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Lyme Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Lyme Middle School in?
East Lyme Middle School is part of East Lyme School District, based in East Lyme, CT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Lyme Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clark Lane Middle School (4.5 mi), Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School (5.6 mi), Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.