- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ellington, CT
Windermere School
Federal NCES profile for Windermere School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090144000239
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windermere School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Ellington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Windermere School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windermere School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ellington, CT.
School address
District: Ellington School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090144000239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Windermere School held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 53.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 090144000239 · Ellington, CT Other · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 12.3:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellington High School (701 students)
Windermere School held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 53.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Windermere School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ellington High
Ellington High School
701 students
- This school
Windermere School
627 students
- Center School
Center School
445 students
- Ellington Midd
Ellington Middle School
393 students
- Crystal Lake S
Crystal Lake School
308 students
What this shows Windermere School reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Windermere School compares
Windermere 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$21,456
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
Asian 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Windermere School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Ellington School District reports $21,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Windermere School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crystal Lake School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windermere School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Ellington
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Windermere School
How many students attend Windermere School?
Windermere School has 627 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ellington, CT. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windermere School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windermere School is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Windermere School?
16.9% of students at Windermere School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windermere School?
The largest demographic group at Windermere School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Ellington, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windermere School?
Windermere School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Windermere School rank among public schools in Ellington?
By Resource Investment Index, Windermere School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ellington, 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 Ellington on the city page.
What other schools are in Ellington School District?
Besides Windermere School, Ellington School District also operates Ellington High School (701 students), Center School (445 students), and Ellington Middle School (393 students). See the Ellington School District district page for the complete list.