Enrollment
328
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Windsor, CT
Poquonock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Poquonock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090522001093
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poquonock Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Windsor · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Poquonock Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poquonock Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Windsor, CT.
School address
District: Windsor School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090522001093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Poquonock Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Poquonock Elementary School
Poquonock Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Windsor, Connecticut, enrolling 328 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.1% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 328 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 226 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #172, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Windsor's public schools, it stands alongside Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students): Poquonock Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 13:1).
Windsor School District also operates Windsor High School (1,095 students) and Sage Park Middle School (719 students) alongside Poquonock 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 Poquonock Elementary School compares
Poquonock 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
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.
Funding equity
$27,518
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
African American 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
White 24.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Poquonock Elementary School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Windsor School District, which includes Poquonock Elementary School.
$27,518
Per student
+15%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+66%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.9%
State 27.9%
Federal 7.2%
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 Poquonock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sage Park Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oliver Ellsworth School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clover Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poquonock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Windsor
2 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 (~328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Poquonock Elementary School
How many students attend Poquonock Elementary School?
Poquonock Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Windsor, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poquonock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poquonock Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 28% 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 Poquonock Elementary School?
32.1% of students at Poquonock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poquonock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Poquonock Elementary School is African American at 34.8% of enrollment, in Windsor, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poquonock Elementary School?
Poquonock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Poquonock Elementary School rank among schools in Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Poquonock Elementary School ranks #1 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.
Is Poquonock Elementary School a good school?
Poquonock Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Windsor School District?
Besides Poquonock Elementary School, Windsor School District also operates Windsor High School (1,095 students), Sage Park Middle School (719 students), and John F. Kennedy School (412 students). See the Windsor School District district page for the complete list.
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