Enrollment
285
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Elementary School
South Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, enrolling 285 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.4:1, South Elementary School is leaner than roughly 95% of Connecticut schools and 31% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 285 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 161 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 61/100).
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Windsor Locks School District also operates North Street School (396 students) and Windsor Locks High School (383 students) alongside South 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 South Elementary School compares
South 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$28,188
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Windsor Locks School District, which includes South Elementary School.
$28,188
Per student
+18%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.1%
State 28.2%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Windsor Locks on the city page.
Is South Elementary School a good school?
South Elementary School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% 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 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.
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