Enrollment
212
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+119% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W. B. Sweeney School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at W. B. Sweeney School
W. B. Sweeney School is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Willimantic, Connecticut, enrolling 212 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.6:1, W. B. Sweeney School is leaner than roughly 98% of Connecticut schools and 37% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 79.7% of students qualify for free meals, 119% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Connecticut schools, with 212 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (17%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Willimantic's elementary schools, it stands alongside Natchaug School (234 students): W. B. Sweeney School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.6:1 vs 9.4:1).
Windham School District also operates Windham High School (633 students) and Windham Middle School (583 students) alongside W. B. Sweeney 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 W. B. Sweeney School compares
W. B. Sweeney 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,012
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Windham School District, which includes W. B. Sweeney School.
$24,012
Per student
+1%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 64.1%
Federal 9.1%
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 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
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~212 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is W. B. Sweeney School a good school?
W. B. Sweeney School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% 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 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.
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