The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in Math. The lowest is 59% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Lebanon Elementary School
Lebanon Elementary School is a small public school serving the rural farming community of eastern Connecticut. It enroll approximately 300 to 400 students across pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, with no evidence of rapid growth; the town itself has shown little population increase in recent decades and guides development to preserve its open, agricultural character.
The school's most recent state testing results show mixed performance by grade. In third grade, students showed proficiency rates above the midpoint both in English language arts and mathematics. Fourth grade results were lower: less than half the students met proficiency standards in language arts, and about half met the math standard. Across both grades and subjects, the school's overall proficiency sits above the midpoint among district peers in Southeastern Connecticut, though the fourth-grade dip signals a point parents may want to explore directly with school staff. Participation rates on the state assessment were very high, above 95 percent in all grades.
The school is majority white, with a smaller Hispanic population and very few students of other races. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of economic diversity within the school population. The data did not include the rates of students with Individual Education Plans or English learners, so families with students in either group should ask the school directly about the size and scope of those services.
Lebanon is a spread-out, low-density residential town dominated by working farms and open land rather than commerce or density. The school sits on Exeter Road away from the town's historic green, where the library, churches, and town hall cluster. Homes in the area are moderately valued and most residents own their property. The town has few retail amenities and draws on surrounding towns for shopping. It is a tight-knit, quiet setting with strong commitment to farmland preservation and open space.
The Lebanon School District is planning a major renovation of both the elementary and middle schools, tied to a state construction grant application and a potential town referendum, likely in late 2026 or 2027. A family moving to Lebanon should expect a future bond vote and potential property tax impact. The town's property tax rate and school budget have both risen steadily over recent budget cycles. Additionally, the district was affected by the January 2025 PowerSchool data breach, a nationwide incident affecting student information systems; families should be aware that student and family data held through that platform was involved.
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