Flanders School

www.eastlymeschools.org/

242 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Flanders School, located at 167 Boston Post Rd. in East Lyme, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–4. As part of the East Lyme Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, focusing on preparing young students for success by blending a rigorous curriculum with character-building initiatives.

The school benefits from a dedicated staff that prioritizes student engagement and personalized instruction, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond the classroom, Flanders School emphasizes strong communication between educators and families, fostering a collaborative partnership to support each child's individual needs. Situated in a suburban setting, the school provides a safe and structured environment that encourages students to become curious, lifelong learners while building a strong sense of belonging within the East Lyme community.

242

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Flanders School
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	21
Asian	18
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
175 (72.3%)
Two or More
27 (11.2%)
Hispanic
21 (8.7%)
Asian
18 (7.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Lyme School District
Phone:	(860)739-8475
Website:	http://www.eastlymeschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 53