NIANTIC CENTER SCHOOL
Niantic Center School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Lyme School District school district, located in Niantic, CT with about 174 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Niantic Center School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Niantic Center School is a public elementary school located in the heart of Niantic, Connecticut, serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the East Lyme Public Schools district, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes the foundational development of its students through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with social-emotional learning, helping children build the necessary skills to succeed as they transition to intermediate and middle school levels.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Niantic community, benefiting from a small-town atmosphere that encourages strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider public. With a focus on inclusive education and academic growth, Niantic Center School prioritizes student well-being and active engagement. Its location on West Main Street places it at the center of the village, allowing for community-based learning opportunities and a close-knit school culture that remains a hallmark of the East Lyme educational experience.
For more information, contact Niantic Center School at (860) 739-3961 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Niantic, CT 06357-2319
(860) 739-3961
NIANTIC CENTER SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Niantic, CT with about 174 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- East Lyme School District
- Total Students:
- 174
- Teachers:
- 14.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 174 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NIANTIC CENTER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Female
- 52.3%
- Male
- 47.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.