Enrollment
767
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 090070001513
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering — Windsor, CT
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Aerospace and Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 13
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Capitol Region Education Council · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering reports 767 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 59.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 48.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% above the Connecticut average and 6% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 192 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Capitol Region Education Council spends $29,818 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.3% from local sources (property taxes), 53.9% from the state, and 11.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy of Aerospace and Engineering compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▲ 34% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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 74% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,818
per pupil, district-wide
— above Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 767 Top 88% in Connecticut — larger than 12% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 59.0
Students per teacher 13:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 48.8% +34% vs state
NCES ID 090070001513
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 192:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.7%
In-school suspensions 76
Out-of-school suspensions 80
Expulsions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Capitol Region Education Council, which includes Academy of Aerospace and Engineering.
$29,818
Per student
+6%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 53.9%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
Similar other schools in Windsor
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other 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 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Windsor, CT.
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 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.