Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Windermere School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Windermere School serves the southwest part of Ellington, CT, covering an area of approximately 8.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 3.1 miles to the furthest point in the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Windermere School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Windermere School's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
627 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Windermere School ranks within the top 20% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windermere School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 939 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
22%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windermere School's ranking?
Windermere School is ranked #96 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Windermere School often compared to?
Windermere Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crystal Lake School, Center School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Windermere School?
627 students attend Windermere School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Windermere School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Windermere School?
Windermere School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Windermere School offer ?
Windermere School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Windermere School part of?
Windermere School is part of Ellington School District.
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