Windham School District

355 High Street - Unit B
Willimantic, CT 06226
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,921 students in Windham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Windham School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
2,921 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Windham School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CT)
#182 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Windham   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Windham   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Windham   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75-79%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Windham   School District and public school graduation rate of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.66
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,095 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
29%
# Black Students
94 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
639 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
22%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
64 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
254
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
252
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
243
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
242
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
250
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
247
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
258
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
268
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
290
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
246
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
139
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
118
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
114
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,706 is higher than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,326 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$12,920 MM
This chart display total revenue of Windham   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$80 MM
$12,459 MM
This chart display total spending of Windham   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$27,706
$25,998
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Windham   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$27,326
$25,071
This chart display average spending per public school student in Windham   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Windham School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Tuckie Road
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2610
Grades: K-8
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Windham Center School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45 North Rd.
Windham, CT 06280
(860) 465-2440
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Windham High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
355 High St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2480
Grades: 9-12
| 617 students
Rank: #44.
Natchaug School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Jackson St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2380
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
North Windham School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Jordan Ln.
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2400
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #66.
Windham Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Quarry St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2351
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
Rank: #77.
W. B. Sweeney School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Oak Hill Dr.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Grades: K-5
| 213 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Windham School District?
Windham School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,921 students.
What is the rank of Windham School District?
Windham School District is ranked #181 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Windham School District?
72% of Windham School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Windham School District?
Windham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Windham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,326 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,921 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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