John Lyman School

lyman.rsd13ct.org/

182 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

John Lyman School, located in Middlefield, Connecticut, serves as a primary educational institution within Regional School District 13. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of its students, emphasizing academic achievement alongside social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to challenge young learners while promoting critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of community responsibility.

The school is known for maintaining a collaborative atmosphere that brings together students, dedicated educators, and families to ensure a holistic educational experience. By integrating modern instructional practices with a strong sense of school spirit, John Lyman School aims to prepare its students for future success, encouraging them to become lifelong learners and active participants in their community. Its location in the quiet town of Middlefield provides a nurturing backdrop for students to thrive during their formative years.

182

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Lyman School
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	21
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
152 (83.5 %)
Hispanic
21 (11.5 %)
Two or More
6 (3.3 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
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 13
Phone:	(860)349-7240
Website:	http://lyman.rsd13ct.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
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 32

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 42