Enrollment
234
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willimantic, CT
Natchaug School
Federal NCES profile for Natchaug School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090519001083
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natchaug School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Connecticut schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Willimantic · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Natchaug School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natchaug School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Willimantic, CT.
School address
District: Windham School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090519001083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+100% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Natchaug School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Natchaug School
Natchaug School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Willimantic, Connecticut, enrolling 234 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Natchaug School is leaner than roughly 86% of Connecticut schools and 22% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 72.9% of students qualify for free meals, 100% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 234 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #43, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and White (11%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Willimantic's elementary schools, it stands alongside W. B. Sweeney School (212 students): Natchaug School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (9.4:1 vs 7.6:1).
Windham School District also operates Windham High School (633 students) and Windham Middle School (583 students) alongside Natchaug 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 Natchaug School compares
Natchaug 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 100% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 14% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.3%
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.
Funding equity
$24,012
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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 79.5%
White 11.1%
African American 5.1%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Natchaug School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Windham School District, which includes Natchaug School.
$24,012
Per student
+1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 64.1%
Federal 9.1%
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.
How Natchaug School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Windham School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W. B. Sweeney School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natchaug School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Willimantic
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Natchaug School
How many students attend Natchaug School?
Natchaug School has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willimantic, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natchaug School?
The student-teacher ratio at Natchaug School is 9.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Natchaug School?
72.9% of students at Natchaug School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natchaug School?
The largest demographic group at Natchaug School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment, in Willimantic, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natchaug School?
Natchaug School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Natchaug School rank among public schools in Willimantic?
By Resource Investment Index, Natchaug School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Willimantic, 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 Willimantic on the city page.
Is Natchaug School a good school?
Natchaug School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% 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 Windham School District?
Besides Natchaug School, Windham School District also operates Windham High School (633 students), Windham Middle School (583 students), and Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy (535 students). See the Windham School District district page for the complete list.
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