Natchaug School
- Natchaug School serves 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Natchaug School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Natchaug School's student population of 314 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 314 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Natchaug School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Natchaug School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #881 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 76% | 24% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 17% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Windham School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Natchaug School is Path Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Windham Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is W. B. Sweeney School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Willimantic W. B. Sweeney School Grades: K-5 | 260 students
0.1 miles
60 Oak Hill Dr.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860)465-2420 0.1 K-5 260 - Willimantic Path Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 157 students
0.4 miles
832-842 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860)336-4200 0.4 9-12 157 - Willimantic Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (act) Grades: 9-12 | 121 students
0.5 miles
896 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860)465-5636 0.5 9-12 121 - Willimantic Windham Early Childhood Prospect Street Grades: PK | 178 students
0.6 miles
322 Prospect St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860)465-2627 0.6 PK 178 - Willimantic Windham High School Grades: 9-12 | 581 students
0.8 miles
355 High St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860)465-2480 0.8 9-12 581
School Reviews
| 2 They are a horrible school, with a very poor special education program. I would not suggest moving anywhere near this school as the surrounding areas are bad. - Posted by Parent - jbour |
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