- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Old Lyme, CT
Mile Creek School
Federal NCES profile for Mile Creek School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090354000764
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mile Creek School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Old Lyme · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mile Creek School has class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mile Creek School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Old Lyme, CT.
School address
District: Regional School District 18 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090354000764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Mile Creek School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 090354000764 · Old Lyme, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 12.8:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyme-Old Lyme High School (367 students)
Mile Creek School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Mile Creek School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyme-Old Lyme
Lyme-Old Lyme High School
367 students
- This school
Mile Creek School
334 students
- Lyme-Old Lyme
Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School
271 students
- Lyme Consolida
Lyme Consolidated School
226 students
- Center School 80
Center School
80 students
What this shows Mile Creek School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mile Creek School compares
Mile Creek School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.7% | ▼ 73% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 72% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,792
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Mile Creek School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Regional School District 18 reports $28,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mile Creek School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyme-Old Lyme High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyme Consolidated School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mile Creek School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mile Creek School
How many students attend Mile Creek School?
Mile Creek School has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Old Lyme, CT. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mile Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mile Creek School is 12.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mile Creek School?
9.7% of students at Mile Creek School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mile Creek School?
The largest demographic group at Mile Creek School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Old Lyme, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mile Creek School?
Mile Creek School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mile Creek School rank among public schools in Old Lyme?
By Resource Investment Index, Mile Creek School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Old Lyme, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Regional School District 18?
Besides Mile Creek School, Regional School District 18 also operates Lyme-Old Lyme High School (367 students), Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School (271 students), and Lyme Consolidated School (226 students). See the Regional School District 18 district page for the complete list.