- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Niantic, CT
Niantic Center School
Federal NCES profile for Niantic Center 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 090132000227
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niantic Center School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Niantic · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Niantic Center School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niantic Center School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Niantic, CT.
School address
District: East Lyme School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090132000227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Niantic Center School shrank from 211 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 090132000227 · Niantic, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 10.4:1 · 15.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: East Lyme High School (890 students)
Niantic Center School shrank from 211 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Niantic Center School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Lyme High
East Lyme High School
890 students
- East Lyme Midd
East Lyme Middle School
716 students
- Lillie B. Hayn
Lillie B. Haynes School
365 students
- Flanders Schoo 242
Flanders School
242 students
- This school 198
Niantic Center School
198 students
What this shows Niantic Center School reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Niantic Center School compares
Niantic Center School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 58% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,846
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 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Niantic Center School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for East Lyme School District reports $24,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Niantic Center School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lyme High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lyme Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lillie B. Haynes School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flanders School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niantic Center School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Niantic
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about Niantic Center School
How many students attend Niantic Center School?
Niantic Center School has 198 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Niantic, CT. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niantic Center School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niantic Center School is 10.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 Niantic Center School?
15.2% of students at Niantic Center School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niantic Center School?
The largest demographic group at Niantic Center School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Niantic, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niantic Center School?
Niantic Center School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Niantic Center School rank among elementary schools in Niantic?
By Resource Investment Index, Niantic Center 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.
What other schools are in East Lyme School District?
Besides Niantic Center School, East Lyme School District also operates East Lyme High School (890 students), East Lyme Middle School (716 students), and Lillie B. Haynes School (365 students). See the East Lyme School District district page for the complete list.