Center School

Regional School District 18
49 Lyme St.
Old Lyme, CT 06371
80 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Center School, located at 49 Lyme Street in Old Lyme, Connecticut, is a key component of the Regional School District 18. Serving as an elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational education for young learners within the community. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, nurturing environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school operates with a focus on personalized learning, utilizing the resources of the district to offer a well-rounded curriculum that includes core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Old Lyme community, Center School aims to build a solid educational base that prepares students for success as they transition to the district's upper-level schools.
80
Total Students
5.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    73 (91.2%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (6.2%)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Regional School District 18
Phone: (860)434-7238
Website: http://www.region18.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 80
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 11
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 80
Gender Ratio