- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Willimantic, CT
Windham Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Windham Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090519001081
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windham Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Willimantic · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Windham Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windham Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Willimantic, CT.
School address
District: Windham School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090519001081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Windham Middle School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 090519001081 · Willimantic, CT Middle · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 9.7:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Windham High School (633 students)
Windham Middle School held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Windham Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Windham High S
Windham High School
633 students
- This school
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
- W. B. Sweeney 212
W. B. Sweeney School
212 students
What this shows Windham Middle School reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Windham Middle School compares
Windham Middle 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 94% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.5%
White 16.6%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Windham Middle 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 Windham Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Windham School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natchaug School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. B. Sweeney School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windham Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Windham Middle School
How many students attend Windham Middle School?
Windham Middle School has 583 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Willimantic, CT. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windham Middle School is 9.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 38% 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 Windham Middle School?
70.7% of students at Windham Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windham Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Windham Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment, in Willimantic, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windham Middle School?
Windham Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Windham Middle School rank among public schools in Willimantic?
By Resource Investment Index, Windham Middle School ranks #4 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 Windham Middle School, Windham School District also operates Windham High School (633 students), Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy (535 students), and North Windham School (445 students). See the Windham School District district page for the complete list.