- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Windsor Locks, CT
South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090525001098
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Windsor Locks · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Windsor Locks, CT.
School address
District: Windsor Locks School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090525001098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
South Elementary School shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 090525001098 · Windsor Locks, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 8.4:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: North Street School (396 students)
South Elementary School shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
South Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Street S
North Street School
396 students
- Windsor Locks
Windsor Locks High School
383 students
- Windsor Locks
Windsor Locks Middle School
314 students
- This school
South Elementary School
285 students
What this shows South Elementary School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary School compares
South Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▲ 15% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 5% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$28,256
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
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, South Elementary School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Windsor Locks School District reports $28,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windsor Locks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windsor Locks Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary School
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Windsor Locks, CT. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School is 8.4:1, which is 31% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 46% 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 South Elementary School?
41.7% of students at South Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Windsor Locks, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher 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).
How does South Elementary School rank among public schools in Windsor Locks?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Windsor Locks, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Windsor Locks School District?
Besides South Elementary School, Windsor Locks School District also operates North Street School (396 students), Windsor Locks High School (383 students), and Windsor Locks Middle School (314 students). See the Windsor Locks School District district page for the complete list.