East Lyme School District, Connecticut

East Lyme School District is a unified school district in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 18,721 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 34 sq mi (88.1 km²) of land.

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East Lyme School District in Connecticut
Regional School District 18Waterford School District
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
18,721 ± 47
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Land area
34 sq mi (88.1 km²)
Median household income
$105,044 ± $12,623
Median home value
$412,600 ± $17,965
Water area
7.98 sq mi (20.7 km²)
State
Connecticut
Census code (GEOID)
0901320
Coordinates (central point)
41.357668, -72.226770

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in East Lyme School District, largest first

  1. Town of East Lyme18,721 people
  2. Niantic (CDP)3,123 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Waterford School District4.2 mi east
  2. Regional School District 185.0 mi west
  3. Montville School District8.2 mi northeast

These share a boundary with East Lyme School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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