Enrollment
583
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windham Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Windham Middle School
Windham Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Willimantic, Connecticut, enrolling 583 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 70.7% of students qualify for free meals, 94% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 583 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 114 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (17%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 212 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 583 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Windham School District also operates Windham High School (633 students) and Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy (535 students) alongside Windham Middle 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 Windham Middle School compares
Windham Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Windham School District, which includes Windham Middle 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 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
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle 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 (~583 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Windham Middle School a good school?
Windham Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 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.
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