Niantic Center School

www.eastlymeschools.org/

211 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

211

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Niantic Center School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	19
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
172 (81.5 %)
Hispanic
19 (9.0 %)
Two or More
12 (5.7 %)
Asian
4 (1.9 %)
Black
3 (1.4 %)
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:	East Lyme School District
Phone:	(860)739-3961
Website:	http://www.eastlymeschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 31

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 54