East Lyme School District

District Overview
Located at 165 Boston Post Road in East Lyme, Connecticut, the East Lyme School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a midsize suburban community within the greater Norwich-New London-Willimantic metropolitan area. Operating as an open, non-charter district, it encompasses five active educational facilities designed to guide students through every stage of their academic journey. The district offers a seamless learning continuum spanning from Pre-Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade, providing comprehensive foundational and secondary education to local families.

Across its five campuses, the district serves a total enrollment of 2,500 students, including 1,285 male and 1,213 female learners. The student body reflects a diverse community context, comprising 1,782 White, 271 Hispanic, 231 Asian, 156 multiracial, 46 Black, 11 American Indian, and 1 Pacific Islander student. To ensure strong academic oversight and student support, the district employs a sizeable workforce of approximately 1,142 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team features roughly 502 FTE teachers, 111 FTE instructional aides, and 529 FTE support staff, establishing a deeply supported environment focused on student achievement and holistic growth.
5
Total Schools
2,500
Total Students
501.9
Full-Time Teachers
5.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Lyme School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,782
Hispanic271
Black46
Asian231
Two or More156
American Indian11
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,782 (71.3%)
  • Hispanic
    271 (10.8%)
  • Asian
    231 (9.2%)
  • Two or More
    156 (6.2%)
  • Black
    46 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    11 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in East Lyme School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:2,500*
Teachers (FTE):501.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.0
Schools in East Lyme School District
Found 5 Schools