Flanders School

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Flanders School ranks 141 st of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Flanders School is an elementary school located in East Lyme, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the East Lyme School District, which is ranked 45 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating. With a student population of 274, Flanders School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently delivering excellent academic results for its diverse student body.

Flanders School has demonstrated consistent academic excellence, with its students outperforming the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69.2% of 3rd-grade students and 60.9% of 4th-grade students at Flanders School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 45.9% and 49.4% at the state level, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, 75% of 3rd-grade students and 64.1% of 4th-grade students at Flanders School were proficient or better, compared to 51.3% and 49.7% at the state level. This consistent academic performance has earned Flanders School a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 20% of Connecticut elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Niantic Center School and Lillie B. Haynes School, both part of the East Lyme School District, Flanders School stands out as a standout institution, with higher statewide rankings and stronger academic performance in certain grade levels. While Flanders School's student population is predominantly White, the school also has a significant representation of Asian and Hispanic students, as well as students of two or more races, adding to the richness of the school community and contributing to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-4

167 Boston Post Rd.
East Lyme, CT 06333

(860) 739-8475

District: East Lyme School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
141^st of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,742

Students who attend Flanders School usually attend:

Middle:	East Lyme Middle School
High:	East Lyme High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 274

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.9%

Asian:

9.5%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Flanders School ranks better than 71.6% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.9%), Asian (9.5%), Hispanic (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flanders School is 10, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the East Lyme School District! (See more...)

Compare Flanders School employs 27.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flanders School is $20,742, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the East Lyme School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Flanders School:

SchoolDigger ranks Flanders School 141^st of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Flanders School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

East Lyme School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Lyme School District 45^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Flanders School

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Rank History for all students at Flanders School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	72.30	197^th	570	65.4%
2007	79.92	87^th	568	84.7%
2008	81.89	58^th	565	89.7%
2009	82.38	37^th	566	93.5%
2010	75.07	165^th	579	71.5%
2011	75.70	151^st	565	73.3%
2012	72.90	188^th	564	66.7%
2013	82.21	59^th	557	89.4%
2015	88.45	46^th	551	91.7%
2016	78.00	127^th	518	75.5%
2017	80.96	117^th	519	77.5%
2018	89.46	42^nd	532	92.1%
2019	82.98	93^rd	522	82.2%
2021	83.69	97^th	538	82.0%
2022	82.42	91^st	490	81.4%
2023	73.86	149^th	491	69.7%
2024	75.36	141^st	497	71.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Flanders School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	88.60	21^st	371	94.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Flanders School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	87.77	42^nd	455	90.8%
2024	57.12	126^th	237	46.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Flanders School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	82.01	49^th	262	81.3%
2021	70.98	138^th	445	69.0%

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Rank History for White students at Flanders School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	81.37	41^st	296	86.1%
2019	65.96	103^rd	295	65.1%
2021	56.27	151^st	327	53.8%
2022	54.00	137^th	252	45.6%
2023	30.48	209^th	262	20.2%
2024	45.17	168^th	250	32.8%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Flanders School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	422	1	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	431
1989	431	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	437
1990	441	6	9	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	458
1991	425	5	12	2	3	n/a	n/a	447
1992	440	4	12	3	1	n/a	n/a	460
1993	459	7	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	480
1994	458	9	19	5	2	n/a	n/a	493
1995	512	9	31	9	2	n/a	n/a	563
1996	512	9	31	9	2	n/a	n/a	563
1997	528	7	34	12	1	n/a	n/a	582
1998	529	3	51	11	1	n/a	n/a	595
1999	557	4	53	13	3	n/a	n/a	630
2000	500	10	57	13	1	n/a	n/a	581
2001	497	14	54	17	2	n/a	n/a	584
2002	380	8	43	14	2	n/a	n/a	447
2003	380	8	43	14	2	n/a	n/a	447
2004	353	4	32	8	7	n/a	n/a	404
2005	355	1	43	10	7	n/a	n/a	416
2006	433	2	54	13	7	n/a	n/a	509
2007	358	2	47	8	2	n/a	n/a	417
2008	339	3	49	7	1	n/a	n/a	399
2009	307	1	50	9	1	n/a	n/a	368
2010	307	5	55	12	0	n/a	n/a	379
2011	286	4	57	14	1	0	3	365
2012	283	3	55	17	0	0	4	362
2013	281	2	54	15	0	0	9	361
2014	282	2	40	19	0	0	11	354
2015	278	2	38	20	0	0	10	348
2016	276	4	32	24	0	0	7	343
2017	291	2	32	27	0	0	11	363
2018	282	5	29	32	0	0	12	360
2019	251	5	31	30	0	0	17	334
2020	215	3	28	21	0	0	17	284
2021	203	1	24	22	0	0	21	271
2022	199	1	24	19	0	0	20	263
2023	208	0	26	20	0	0	20	274

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Flanders School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	431	27.0	15.9	n/a
1989	437	27.0	16.1	n/a
1990	458	26.6	17.2	n/a
1991	447	27.8	16.0	n/a
1992	460	25.6	17.9	3
1993	480	27.1	17.7	0.4
1994	493	25.3	19.5	1.2
1995	563	28.9	19.5	3.4
1996	563	28.9	19.5	3.4
1997	582	33.0	17.6	3.6
1998	595	34.0	17.5	3
1999	630	37.3	16.9	6.2
2000	581	40.3	14.4	5
2001	584	39.2	14.9	n/a
2002	447	31.3	14.3	5.6
2003	447	31.3	14.3	5.6
2004	404	28.8	14.0	4.5
2005	416	25.7	16.2	n/a
2006	509	25.1	20.3	4.1
2007	417	24.7	16.9	4.6
2008	399	25.9	15.4	3
2009	368	24.8	14.8	5.2
2010	379	23.8	15.8	6.1
2011	365	24.3	14.9	7.1
2012	362	26.1	13.8	8.8
2013	361	24.5	14.7	11.9
2014	354	27.8	12.7	13.3
2015	348	29.0	12.0	14.9
2016	343	29.0	11.8	15.2
2017	363	29.5	12.3	14.3
2018	360	28.5	12.6	10.6
2019	334	23.0	14.5	18.3
2020	284	20.4	13.9	20.4
2021	271	20.4	13.2	21.8
2022	263	22.4	11.7	22.1
2023	274	27.2	10.0	23

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Flanders School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	431	27.0	15.9	n/a
1989	437	27.0	16.1	n/a
1990	458	26.6	17.2	n/a
1991	447	27.8	16.0	n/a
1992	460	25.6	17.9	3
1993	480	27.1	17.7	0.4
1994	493	25.3	19.5	1.2
1995	563	28.9	19.5	3.4
1996	563	28.9	19.5	3.4
1997	582	33.0	17.6	3.6
1998	595	34.0	17.5	3
1999	630	37.3	16.9	6.2
2000	581	40.3	14.4	5
2001	584	39.2	14.9	n/a
2002	447	31.3	14.3	5.6
2003	447	31.3	14.3	5.6
2004	404	28.8	14.0	4.5
2005	416	25.7	16.2	n/a
2006	509	25.1	20.3	4.1
2007	417	24.7	16.9	4.6
2008	399	25.9	15.4	3
2009	368	24.8	14.8	5.2
2010	379	23.8	15.8	6.1
2011	365	24.3	14.9	7.1
2012	362	26.1	13.8	8.8
2013	361	24.5	14.7	11.9
2014	354	27.8	12.7	13.3
2015	348	29.0	12.0	14.9
2016	343	29.0	11.8	15.2
2017	363	29.5	12.3	14.3
2018	360	28.5	12.6	10.6
2019	334	23.0	14.5	18.3
2020	284	20.4	13.9	20.4
2021	271	20.4	13.2	21.8
2022	263	22.4	11.7	22.1
2023	274	27.2	10.0	23

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Flanders School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,607
2019	$15,821
2020	$16,792
2021	$18,573
2022	$20,480
2023	$20,742

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flanders School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 93^rd of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 149^th of 491 Elementary schools	12.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Flanders School)	68.1	61.3	6.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Lyme School District)	70.8	58.6	12.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Flanders School)	76.8	61.3	15.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Lyme School District)	77.9	69.5	8.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Flanders School)	79.4	67.3	12.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Lyme School District)	82.1	65	17.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Flanders School)	85.3	71.4	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Lyme School District)	85.7	74.5	11.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	334	274	18%
African American	5	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	31	26	16.1%
Hispanic	30	20	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	251	208	17.1%
Two or More Races	17	20	17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.3%	23%	4.7%

Schools Near Flanders School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Flanders School	Public	K-4	167 Boston Post Rd.	East Lyme	06333	New London County	East Lyme School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 739-8475	274	27	10.0	23.0%	208 (75.9%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.3%)	26 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.3%)	75.4	141^st of 497 public elementary schools	71.6%		73.9	149^th of 491 public elementary schools	69.7%	8		69.2	60.9		75.0	64.1		$20,742
Lillie B. Haynes School	Public	K-4	29 Society Rd.	Niantic	06357	New London County	East Lyme School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 739-2922	362	33	11.1	29.6%	226 (62.4%)	15 (4.1%)	45 (12.4%)	56 (15.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.2%)	77.3	130^th of 497 public elementary schools	73.8%		72	154^th of 491 public elementary schools	68.6%	24		61.8	71.0		63.6	75.8		$22,041
Oswegatchie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	470 Boston Post Rd.	Waterford	06385	New London County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 442-4331	291	28	10.4	33.0%	217 (74.6%)	3 (1.0%)	44 (15.1%)	13 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.5%)	73.5	152^nd of 497 public elementary schools	69.4%		65.6	182^nd of 491 public elementary schools	62.9%	30		57.1			73.2	70.5		$22,322
Niantic Center School	Public	K-4	7 West Main St.	Niantic	06357	New London County	East Lyme School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 739-3961	211	19	10.8	20.4%	172 (81.5%)	3 (1.4%)	19 (9.0%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.7%)								(n/a)			81.4		79.2			$22,857
The Friendship School	Public, Magnet	PK-K	24 Rope Ferry Rd.	Waterford	06385	New London County	Learn	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 447-4049	484	34	14.2	58.5%	178 (36.8%)	48 (9.9%)	185 (38.2%)	16 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (11.4%)								(n/a)								$17,897
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School	Public	K-5	500 Chesterfield Rd.	Oakdale	06370	New London County	Montville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 848-9241	283	24	11.7	46.3%	191 (67.5%)	7 (2.5%)	51 (18.0%)	6 (2.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.2%)	67	188^th of 497 public elementary schools	62.2%		63.3	195^th of 491 public elementary schools	60.3%	7		64.7	61.5		70.6	53.8	48.9	$20,005
Great Neck Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	165 Great Neck Rd.	Waterford	06385	New London County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 442-2593	313	29	10.8	24.9%	214 (68.4%)	2 (0.6%)	69 (22.0%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.1%)	73.8	151^st of 497 public elementary schools	69.6%		80.4	112^th of 491 public elementary schools	77.2%	39			67.4	71.9	64.2	67.4	58.6	$22,337
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet	Public, Magnet	K-5	50 Mercer Street	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 447-6050	364	33	11.0	93.4%	30 (8.2%)	42 (11.5%)	261 (71.7%)	6 (1.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.8%)	5.4	485^th of 497 public elementary schools	2.4%		9.1	443^rd of 491 public elementary schools	9.8%	42	18.3	17.2	16.3	12.0	15.8	12.8		$23,205
Quaker Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	285 Bloomingdale Rd.	Quaker Hill	06375	New London County	Waterford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 442-1095	334	29	11.5	29.3%	228 (68.3%)	12 (3.6%)	48 (14.4%)	25 (7.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.0%)	67	187^th of 497 public elementary schools	62.4%		64.3	188^th of 491 public elementary schools	61.7%	1		57.7	58.2	54.2	63.5	79.6		$22,364
Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-5	74 Grove Street	New London	06320	New London County	New London School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 447-6070	425	40	10.6	77.4%	86 (20.2%)	77 (18.1%)	199 (46.8%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (13.2%)	22.5	358^th of 497 public elementary schools	28.0%		33.3	310^th of 491 public elementary schools	36.9%	48	42.1	26.9	30.5	39.5	37.7	32.6	28.9	$24,230

Frequently Asked Questions about Flanders School

What is the racial makeup of Flanders School?

Students at Flanders School are 76% White, 9% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Flanders School attend?

Students who attend Flanders School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Lyme Middle School
High : East Lyme High School

What district is Flanders School in?

East Lyme School District

Is Flanders School a good school?

Flanders School ranks 141^st of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Flanders School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 274 students attended Flanders School.

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