- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Windsor Locks, CT
Windsor Locks High School
Federal NCES profile for Windsor Locks High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090525001100
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windsor Locks High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Windsor Locks · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Windsor Locks High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Locks High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Windsor Locks, CT.
School address
District: Windsor Locks School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090525001100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Windsor Locks High School shrank from 415 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 090525001100 · Windsor Locks, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 8:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: North Street School (396 students)
Windsor Locks High School shrank from 415 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Windsor Locks High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Street S
North Street School
396 students
- This school
Windsor Locks High School
383 students
- Windsor Locks
Windsor Locks Middle School
314 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
285 students
What this shows Windsor Locks High School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Windsor Locks High School compares
Windsor Locks High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 34% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 6% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 3% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$28,256
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 128 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
African American 13.1%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Largest group: White at 52.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Windsor Locks High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Windsor Locks School District reports $28,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Windsor Locks High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windsor Locks Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windsor Locks High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Nationwide high 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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Windsor Locks High School
How many students attend Windsor Locks High School?
Windsor Locks High School has 383 students enrolled. It is a high school in Windsor Locks, CT. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsor Locks High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windsor Locks High School is 8:1, which is 34% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 49% 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 Windsor Locks High School?
34.2% of students at Windsor Locks High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windsor Locks High School?
The largest demographic group at Windsor Locks High School is White at 52.6% of enrollment, in Windsor Locks, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windsor Locks High School?
Windsor Locks High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Windsor Locks High School rank among public schools in Windsor Locks?
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Locks High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Windsor Locks, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Windsor Locks School District?
Besides Windsor Locks High School, Windsor Locks School District also operates North Street School (396 students), Windsor Locks Middle School (314 students), and South Elementary School (285 students). See the Windsor Locks School District district page for the complete list.