Lillie B. Haynes School

www.eastlymeschools.org/

365 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Lillie B. Haynes School, located in Niantic, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–4. As part of the East Lyme Public School district, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The curriculum is designed to build a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of community among the student body.

Beyond the classroom, Lillie B. Haynes places a high value on parental involvement and community engagement, often hosting events that bring families and staff together. The school’s faculty is dedicated to providing personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of their learners, supported by a professional staff committed to maintaining a positive, inclusive school climate. With its focus on developing well-rounded, responsible citizens, Lillie B. Haynes is a central pillar of the Niantic community.

365

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lillie B. Haynes School
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	49
Black	8
Asian	54
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

White
226 (61.9%)
Asian
54 (14.8%)
Hispanic
49 (13.4%)
Two or More
26 (7.1%)
Black
8 (2.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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)739-2922
Website:	http://www.eastlymeschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 65

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 62