Enrollment
497
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Windsor, CT
Academy of International Studies Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Academy of International Studies Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090070001511
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of International Studies Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in South Windsor · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of International Studies Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of International Studies Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in South Windsor, CT.
School address
District: Capitol Region Education Council · Connecticut
NCES ID 090070001511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of International Studies Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of International Studies Elementary School
Academy of International Studies Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in South Windsor, Connecticut, enrolling 497 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Connecticut schools and 21% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 497 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.
Among 179 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #145, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among South Windsor's public schools, it stands alongside Orchard Hill School (623 students): Academy of International Studies Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 13.5:1).
Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students) and Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students) alongside Academy of International Studies Elementary School.
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 International Studies Elementary School compares
Academy of International Studies Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 51% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 40.0%
African American 36.0%
Asian 10.9%
White 7.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Academy of International Studies Elementary School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
How Academy of International Studies Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Grace Academy of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Aerospace and Engineering | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Science and Innovation | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of International Studies 6-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of International Studies Elementary School'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
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other schools in South Windsor
1 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 (~497 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of International Studies Elementary School
How many students attend Academy of International Studies Elementary School?
Academy of International Studies Elementary School has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Windsor, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of International Studies Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of International Studies Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of International Studies Elementary School?
55.1% of students at Academy of International Studies Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of International Studies Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Academy of International Studies Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in South Windsor, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of International Studies Elementary School?
Academy of International Studies Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of International Studies Elementary School rank among public schools in South Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of International Studies Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in South Windsor, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Windsor on the city page.
Is Academy of International Studies Elementary School a good school?
Academy of International Studies Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 International Studies Elementary School, Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students), Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students), and Academy of Science and Innovation (767 students). See the Capitol Region Education Council district page for the complete list.
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