Enrollment
365
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Niantic, CT
Lillie B. Haynes School
Federal NCES profile for Lillie B. Haynes School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090132000226
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lillie B. Haynes School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Niantic · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lillie B. Haynes School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lillie B. Haynes School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Niantic, CT.
School address
District: East Lyme School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090132000226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lillie B. Haynes School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lillie B. Haynes School
Lillie B. Haynes School is a mid-sized elementary school in Niantic, Connecticut, enrolling 365 students.
At 11.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.3% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 365 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 289 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #128.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 57/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Niantic's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Lyme Middle School (716 students): Lillie B. Haynes School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.4:1 vs 11.2:1).
East Lyme School District also operates East Lyme High School (890 students) and East Lyme Middle School (716 students) alongside Lillie B. Haynes School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lillie B. Haynes School compares
Lillie B. Haynes School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 33% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,158
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Asian 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Lillie B. Haynes School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Lyme School District, which includes Lillie B. Haynes School.
$24,158
Per student
+1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.7%
State 22.6%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lillie B. Haynes School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lyme High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Lyme Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flanders School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Niantic Center School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lillie B. Haynes School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Niantic
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~365 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lillie B. Haynes School
How many students attend Lillie B. Haynes School?
Lillie B. Haynes School has 365 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Niantic, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillie B. Haynes School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lillie B. Haynes School is 11.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lillie B. Haynes School?
24.3% of students at Lillie B. Haynes School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lillie B. Haynes School?
The largest demographic group at Lillie B. Haynes School is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Niantic, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lillie B. Haynes School?
Lillie B. Haynes School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lillie B. Haynes School rank among elementary schools in Niantic?
By Resource Investment Index, Lillie B. Haynes School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Niantic, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Niantic on the city page.
Is Lillie B. Haynes School a good school?
Lillie B. Haynes School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in East Lyme School District?
Besides Lillie B. Haynes School, East Lyme School District also operates East Lyme High School (890 students), East Lyme Middle School (716 students), and Flanders School (242 students). See the East Lyme School District district page for the complete list.
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