Mile Creek School

www.region18.org

334 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mile Creek School is a public elementary school located in Old Lyme, Connecticut, serving students in grades K-5. As part of Regional School District 18, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that encourages both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. The school is known for its commitment to developing the "whole child," integrating a rigorous curriculum with programs that promote character development, creativity, and community involvement.

The school benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere typical of the Old Lyme area, supported by active parental involvement and a dedicated faculty. The facilities and educational approach are designed to provide a foundational learning experience that prepares students for success as they transition into the middle school years within the district. By leveraging the resources of Region 18, Mile Creek School strives to maintain high educational standards while ensuring that each student feels valued and challenged within a safe, inclusive setting.

334

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mile Creek School
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	15
Black	3
Asian	7
Two or More	18

White
291 (87.1%)
Two or More
18 (5.4%)
Hispanic
15 (4.5%)
Asian
7 (2.1%)
Black
3 (0.9%)

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:	Regional School District 18
Phone:	(860)434-2209
Website:	http://www.region18.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 55

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 58