Excellent
#29 of 480 schools in NH
Top 6% in state
Lyme Elementary School
Elementary School · Lyme School District · Lyme, NH
An elementary school in Lyme, NH where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35 Union Street, Lyme, NH 03768
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lyme Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lyme Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low115/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lyme), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$141,719
Median home value
$651,400
Median rent
$1,310/mo
College educated
68.4%
Homeownership
87%
Poverty rate
1.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03768; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Open Fields SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 3.5 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Thetford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 3.6 mi | 189 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lyme School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $30,782NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lyme Elementary School is listed in Lyme School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lyme Elementary School
Lyme Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lyme, NH, part of Lyme School District, serving approximately 195 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lyme Elementary School
What grades does Lyme Elementary School serve?
Lyme Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lyme Elementary School?
Lyme Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyme Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyme Elementary School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lyme Elementary School rank in NH?
Lyme Elementary School ranks #29 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Lyme Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lyme Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lyme Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyme Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lyme Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lyme Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lyme Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lyme Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyme Elementary School?
6.2% of students at Lyme Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grafton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (603) 795-2125
- Area population (ZIP 03768)
- 1,672
- Area median age
- 51.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 03768; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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