At a glance
Reported students
198
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365
Niantic Center School: 198 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. 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
- 230
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Niantic Center School
Niantic Center School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Niantic. It is one of 5 current school records connected to East Lyme School District. NCES reports 198 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, below the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 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 (81.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Niantic Center School
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.3 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.8%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black1%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
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.
Flanders School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
242 reported students
Lillie B. Haynes School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
365 reported students
East Lyme Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
716 reported students
East Lyme High School
High · Grades 09–12
890 reported students
Public schools near Niantic Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillie B. Haynes School Elementary · East Lyme School District | KG–04 | 365 | 1.8 mi |
| Oswegatchie Elementary School Elementary · Waterford School District | PK–05 | 292 | 2.9 mi |
| Flanders School Elementary · East Lyme School District | KG–04 | 242 | 3.2 mi |
| Great Neck Elementary School Elementary · Waterford School District | PK–05 | 309 | 3.7 mi |
| The Friendship School Elementary · Learn | PK–KG | 460 | 3.9 mi |
| Mile Creek School Elementary · Regional School District 18 | KG–05 | 334 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Niantic Center School
What grades does Niantic Center School serve?
Niantic Center School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Lyme School District.
How many students attend Niantic Center School?
Niantic Center School reported 198 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 230 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Niantic Center School?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 198 students and 19.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Niantic Center School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Niantic Center 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 Niantic Center School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.2% 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 Niantic Center School in?
Niantic Center 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 Niantic Center School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lillie B. Haynes School (1.8 mi), Oswegatchie Elementary School (2.9 mi), Flanders School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.