Lyme Elementary School

Summary:

Lyme Elementary School is a public K-8 school in Lyme, New Hampshire, serving 193 students and part of the highly-ranked Lyme School District, which is ranked 10th out of 163 districts in the state.

Lyme Elementary School consistently performs at an exceptional level, with 71% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 79% in Reading, far exceeding the state averages of 41% and 53%. The school has been ranked among the top 25 elementary schools in New Hampshire for several years, reaching as high as 17th out of 234 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. This strong academic performance is particularly notable for male students and White students, who rank in the top 25 and top 30 elementary schools in the state, respectively. The school maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.9 to 8.4 students per teacher, which likely contributes to its success.

While Lyme Elementary School outperforms the state averages, its performance is also notably stronger than many of the nearby schools in the region, such as Plainfield Elementary School, Canaan Elementary School, and Wentworth Elementary School, all of which have lower proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings. Lyme Elementary School's consistent high performance and 5-star rating from SchoolDigger suggest the school has established a strong educational system and culture that supports student success.


Detail:

Public K-8

 35 Union Street
       Lyme, NH  03768


(603) 795-2125

District: Lyme School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
17th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,001 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  193

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.2%
Two or more races:
4.1%
Asian:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lyme Elementary School ranks better than 92.7% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lyme Elementary School ranks better than 96.2% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), two or more races (4.1%), Asian (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lyme Elementary School is 8.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lyme Elementary School is $25,001.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lyme Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lyme Elementary School 17th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Lyme Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lyme Elementary School 5th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Lyme Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lyme School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lyme School District 10th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lyme Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Lyme Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.83 37th 238 84.5%
2007 93.37 1st 237 99.6%
2008 85.74 15th 236 93.6%
2009 90.29 6th 240 97.5%
2010 63.39 90th 242 62.8%
2011 74.77 49th 237 79.3%
2012 74.47 50th 241 79.3%
2013 83.07 22nd 241 90.9%
2014 80.32 25th 242 89.7%
2015 81.13 21st 206 89.8%
2016 71.34 58th 244 76.2%
2017 80.64 31st 229 86.5%
2018 81.42 25th 231 89.2%
2019 83.30 22nd 231 90.5%
2021 77.13 36th 211 82.9%
2022 85.22 21st 233 91.0%
2023 85.55 25th 237 89.5%
2024 87.77 17th 234 92.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Lyme Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.44 41st 190 78.4%
2019 78.68 27th 192 85.9%
2021 58.59 64th 160 60.0%
2023 88.64 11th 193 94.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Lyme Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.33 6th 195 96.9%
2021 84.03 22nd 168 86.9%
2022 91.50 7th 194 96.4%
2023 87.27 15th 199 92.5%
2024 84.12 21st 193 89.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Lyme Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.22 23rd 227 89.9%
2019 80.50 27th 229 88.2%
2021 74.85 35th 209 83.3%
2022 83.11 23rd 229 90.0%
2023 83.32 27th 233 88.4%
2024 84.76 24th 228 89.5%
See the entire list of Best New Hampshire Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lyme Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lyme Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.50 11th 126 91.3%
2007 93.86 3rd 125 97.6%
2008 82.31 14th 129 89.1%
2009 93.62 3rd 127 97.6%
2010 78.54 22nd 127 82.7%
2011 76.35 24th 128 81.3%
2012 80.88 17th 131 87.0%
2013 86.87 9th 131 93.1%
2014 78.06 19th 132 85.6%
2015 86.12 7th 107 93.5%
2016 80.50 15th 134 88.8%
2017 76.35 24th 125 80.8%
2018 94.33 3rd 131 97.7%
2019 92.56 3rd 128 97.7%
2021 84.86 15th 125 88.0%
2022 96.06 3rd 130 97.7%
2023 86.13 15th 134 88.8%
2024 93.20 5th 130 96.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lyme Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.46 6th 116 94.8%
2019 89.70 6th 114 94.7%
2021 75.28 17th 113 85.0%
2022 92.61 4th 115 96.5%
2023 88.30 10th 114 91.2%
See the entire list of Best New Hampshire Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Lyme Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.48 4th 114 96.5%
2019 93.90 3rd 113 97.3%
2021 95.55 3rd 116 97.4%
2023 92.44 8th 117 93.2%
2024 94.46 3rd 113 97.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Lyme Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.90 3rd 129 97.7%
2019 94.06 2nd 126 98.4%
2021 83.55 15th 123 87.8%
2022 95.70 2nd 129 98.4%
2023 83.70 15th 132 88.6%
2024 92.75 4th 128 96.9%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire 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.

Lyme Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, June 29, 2019

Open Quote My daughter is entering 7th grade. The school has a fantastic way of making the students and parents feel like family. Great principal, teachers & staff. Wonderful values, morals & character. Way to go Lyme School! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lyme Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 144 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1992 171 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1993 179 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1994 177 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1995 207 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1996 207 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1997 203 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1998 200 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1999 189 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2000 183 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2001 175 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2002 157 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2003 157 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2004 168 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2005 159 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2006 162 1 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2007 167 4 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2008 158 4 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 178
2009 169 5 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2010 169 4 12 2 0 0 0 0 187
2011 161 1 9 9 0 0 14 0 194
2012 173 2 9 8 0 0 9 0 201
2013 173 2 10 8 0 0 15 0 208
2014 166 2 8 7 0 0 16 0 199
2015 165 1 7 5 0 0 16 0 194
2016 178 2 7 6 0 0 13 0 206
2017 179 1 6 6 0 0 11 0 203
2018 179 1 1 6 0 0 9 0 196
2019 172 1 1 3 0 0 7 0 184
2020 184 3 0 3 0 0 8 0 198
2021 166 1 3 5 0 0 8 0 183
2022 182 2 3 4 0 0 7 0 198
2023 174 2 4 4 1 0 8 0 193

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 Lyme Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 146 14.0 10.4 2.7
1992 173 14.1 12.2 2.3
1993 181 14.1 12.8 2.2
1994 177 14.1 12.6 2.3
1995 209 14.1 14.8 1.4
1996 209 14.1 14.8 1.4
1997 205 12.9 15.9 1.5
1998 202 14.1 14.3 1.5
1999 191 13.1 14.6 0.5
2000 185 15.4 12.0 7.6
2001 180 14.9 12.1 3.3
2002 162 16.1 10.1 2.5
2003 162 16.1 10.1 2.5
2004 171 15.5 11.0 4.1
2005 164 16.1 10.2 1.8
2006 170 16.6 10.2 1.2
2007 183 16.4 11.2 2.2
2008 178 17.0 10.5 1.1
2009 191 17.1 11.2 5.2
2010 187 17.7 10.5 4.3
2011 194 18.0 10.7 5.7
2012 201 19.1 10.5 7
2013 208 20.0 10.4 6.7
2014 199 20.3 9.8 8
2015 194 21.0 9.2 6.2
2016 206 21.0 9.8 6.3
2017 203 20.9 9.7 7.4
2018 196 21.0 9.3 10.7
2019 184 21.4 8.5 7.6
2020 198 22.9 8.6 14.1
2021 183 23.1 7.9 6.6
2022 198 23.4 8.4 10.1
2023 193 23.1 8.3 9.3

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 Lyme Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 146 14.0 10.4 2.7
1992 173 14.1 12.2 2.3
1993 181 14.1 12.8 2.2
1994 177 14.1 12.6 2.3
1995 209 14.1 14.8 1.4
1996 209 14.1 14.8 1.4
1997 205 12.9 15.9 1.5
1998 202 14.1 14.3 1.5
1999 191 13.1 14.6 0.5
2000 185 15.4 12.0 7.6
2001 180 14.9 12.1 3.3
2002 162 16.1 10.1 2.5
2003 162 16.1 10.1 2.5
2004 171 15.5 11.0 4.1
2005 164 16.1 10.2 1.8
2006 170 16.6 10.2 1.2
2007 183 16.4 11.2 2.2
2008 178 17.0 10.5 1.1
2009 191 17.1 11.2 5.2
2010 187 17.7 10.5 4.3
2011 194 18.0 10.7 5.7
2012 201 19.1 10.5 7
2013 208 20.0 10.4 6.7
2014 199 20.3 9.8 8
2015 194 21.0 9.2 6.2
2016 206 21.0 9.8 6.3
2017 203 20.9 9.7 7.4
2018 196 21.0 9.3 10.7
2019 184 21.4 8.5 7.6
2020 198 22.9 8.6 14.1
2021 183 23.1 7.9 6.6
2022 198 23.4 8.4 10.1
2023 193 23.1 8.3 9.3

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 Lyme Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $25,001

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lyme Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 22nd of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 25th of 237 Elementary schools
 1%
Ranks 3rd of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 15th of 134 Middle schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lyme Elementary School)7190
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lyme School District)7190
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Lyme Elementary School)8170
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Lyme School District)8170
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lyme Elementary School)6374
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lyme School District)6374
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Lyme Elementary School)6368
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Lyme School District)6368
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lyme Elementary School)5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lyme School District)5550
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4439
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Lyme Elementary School)7796
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Lyme School District)7796
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Lyme Elementary School)6469
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Lyme School District)6469
 5%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lyme Elementary School)7853
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lyme School District)7853
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Lyme Elementary School)8363
 20%
   6th Grade Reading (Lyme School District)8363
 20%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lyme Elementary School)7390
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lyme School District)7390
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Lyme Elementary School)9195
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Lyme School District)9195
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lyme Elementary School)7259
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lyme School District)7259
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4535
 10%
8th Grade Reading (Lyme Elementary School)7873
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Lyme School District)7873
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5351
 2%
8th Grade Science (Lyme Elementary School)6155
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Lyme School District)6155
 6%
   8th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4135
 6%
All Grades Mathematics (Lyme Elementary School)6968
 1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Lyme School District)6968
 1%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Lyme Elementary School)8079
 1%
   All Grades Reading (Lyme School District)8079
 1%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Lyme Elementary School)6363
   All Grades Science (Lyme School District)6363
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students184193
 4.9%
African American12
 100%
American Indian01
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White172174
 1.2%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.6%9.3%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lyme Elementary School

Yes. Lyme Elementary School ranks in the top 7.3% of New Hampshire elementary schools.

Students at Lyme Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 193 students attended Lyme Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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