- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willimantic, CT
W. B. Sweeney School
Federal NCES profile for W. B. Sweeney School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090519001084
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W. B. Sweeney School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Willimantic · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
W. B. Sweeney School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W. B. Sweeney School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Willimantic, CT.
School address
District: Windham School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090519001084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
W. B. Sweeney School held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 090519001084 · Willimantic, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 7.6:1 · 79.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Windham High School (633 students)
W. B. Sweeney School held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
W. B. Sweeney 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
- North Windham
North Windham School
445 students
- Natchaug Schoo 234
Natchaug School
234 students
- This school 212
W. B. Sweeney School
212 students
What this shows W. B. Sweeney School reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How W. B. Sweeney School compares
W. B. Sweeney 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 37% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 119% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 119% 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
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 2% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.2%
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
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.5%
White 16.5%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, W. B. Sweeney 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 W. B. Sweeney School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Windham School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natchaug School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W. B. Sweeney 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
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Willimantic
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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about W. B. Sweeney School
How many students attend W. B. Sweeney School?
W. B. Sweeney School has 212 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willimantic, CT. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. B. Sweeney School?
The student-teacher ratio at W. B. Sweeney School is 7.6:1, which is 37% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 52% 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 W. B. Sweeney School?
79.7% of students at W. B. Sweeney School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W. B. Sweeney School?
The largest demographic group at W. B. Sweeney School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment, in Willimantic, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. B. Sweeney School?
W. B. Sweeney School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
How does W. B. Sweeney School rank among public schools in Willimantic?
By Resource Investment Index, W. B. Sweeney School ranks #5 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.
What other schools are in Windham School District?
Besides W. B. Sweeney 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.