How do these districts compare?
| Metric | East Lyme School District | Watertown School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | East Lyme, Connecticut | Watertown, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 2,617 | 2,598 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.7:1 | 12.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | East Lyme School District | Watertown School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,846 | $23,499 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.7% | 7.3% |
| State Revenue | 22.6% | 32.2% |
| Local Revenue | 70.7% | 60.6% |
East Lyme School District
Federal State Local
Watertown School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | East Lyme School District | Watertown School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.8% | 75.6% |
| African American | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% | 14.0% |
| Asian | 8.6% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 19.8% | 33.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | East Lyme School District | Watertown School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 269:1 | 193.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.1% | 15.2% |
School Types
East Lyme School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Watertown School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.