- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.4 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 090070001513 · Windsor, CT Other · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 13:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students)
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.4 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ana Grace Acad
Ana Grace Academy of the Arts
855 students
- This school
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
767 students
- Academy of Sci
Academy of Science and Innovation
767 students
- Academy of Int
Academy of International Studies 6-12
697 students
- Academy of Com
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo
669 students
- Academy of Aer
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary
604 students
What this shows Academy of Aerospace and Engineering reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Aerospace and Engineering compares
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~767 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 768 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.