- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Windham, CT
North Windham School
Federal NCES profile for North Windham School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090519001214
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Windham School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 445
- students enrolled
North Windham School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Windham School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090519001214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
North Windham School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 090519001214 · North Windham, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 12:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Windham High School (633 students)
North Windham School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
North Windham School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Windham High S
Windham High School
633 students
- Windham Middle
Windham Middle School
583 students
- Charles H. Bar
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy
535 students
- This school
North Windham School
445 students
- Natchaug Schoo 234
Natchaug School
234 students
- W. B. Sweeney 212
W. B. Sweeney School
212 students
What this shows North Windham School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Windham School compares
North Windham School 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 88% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$25,776
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
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
32
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.7%
White 16.4%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, North Windham School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Windham School District reports $25,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Windham School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natchaug School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W. B. Sweeney School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Windham School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in North Windham
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Windham School
How many students attend North Windham School?
North Windham School has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Windham, CT. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Windham School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Windham School is 12:1, which is 1% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% 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 North Windham School?
68.4% of students at North Windham School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Windham School?
The largest demographic group at North Windham School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.7% of enrollment, in North Windham, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Windham School?
North Windham School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Windham School District?
Besides North Windham 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.