Enrollment
767
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Windsor, CT
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Aerospace and Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090070001513
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Windsor · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering has class sizes larger than 75% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Aerospace and Engineering ranks #2 of 3 schools in Windsor, CT.
School address
District: Capitol Region Education Council · Connecticut
NCES ID 090070001513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of Aerospace and Engineering compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering is a large combined-grade school in Windsor, Connecticut, enrolling 767 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 767 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 192 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 156 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 767 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Windsor's public schools, it stands alongside Oliver Ellsworth School (378 students): Academy of Aerospace and Engineering is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13:1 vs 9.9:1).
Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students) and Academy of Science and Innovation (767 students) alongside Academy of Aerospace and Engineering.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy of Aerospace and Engineering compares
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▲ 34% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.7%
African American 33.4%
White 10.1%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Academy of Aerospace and Engineering is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
How Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Grace Academy of the Arts | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Science and Innovation | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of International Studies 6-12 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Aerospace and Engineering's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Windsor
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~767 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
How many students attend Academy of Aerospace and Engineering?
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering has 767 students enrolled. It is a public school in Windsor, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering is 13:1, which is 7% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering?
48.8% of students at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Aerospace and Engineering?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering is Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment, in Windsor, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Aerospace and Engineering?
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of Aerospace and Engineering rank among schools in Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Aerospace and Engineering ranks #2 of 3 schools in Windsor, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Windsor on the city page.
Is Academy of Aerospace and Engineering a good school?
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Capitol Region Education Council?
Besides Academy of Aerospace and Engineering, Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students), Academy of Science and Innovation (767 students), and Academy of International Studies 6-12 (697 students). See the Capitol Region Education Council district page for the complete list.
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