Lyme Consolidated School

www.region18.org

207 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lyme Consolidated School, located in Lyme, Connecticut, is a foundational element of the Region 18 School District. Serving students in the primary grades (typically Pre-K through Grade 5), the school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a nurturing and academically rigorous environment. It emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community to support the developmental and educational needs of its youngest learners, aiming to build a solid foundation for future academic success.

The school is well-regarded for its small-town atmosphere and personalized approach to instruction. By leveraging the resources of a regionalized district, Lyme Consolidated provides students with a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. With a focus on social-emotional growth and community involvement, the school strives to create an inclusive and supportive culture where students are encouraged to become curious, lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

207

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyme Consolidated School
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	15
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	9

White
180 (87.0 %)
Hispanic
15 (7.2 %)
Two or More
9 (4.3 %)
Asian
2 (1.0 %)
Black
1 (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:	Regional School District 18
Phone:	(860)434-1233
Website:	http://www.region18.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	207
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 37

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 34