Windsor Locks School District
School District · Windsor Locks, Connecticut
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,487
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,487
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Evaluating Windsor Locks School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Windsor Locks School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
South Elementary School
Windsor Locks · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Windsor Locks High School
Windsor Locks · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Windsor Locks Middle School
Windsor Locks · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#76 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,815
+$4,810 vs Connecticut median
District size
1,487 students
Smaller than Connecticut median
The short answer
Windsor Locks School District ranks #76 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Windsor Locks School District's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Elementary School (7.1/10), Windsor Locks High School (5.5/10), and Windsor Locks Middle School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Windsor Locks School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Windsor Locks High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Windsor Locks Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Windsor Locks School District
Windsor Locks School District is a Windsor Locks, Connecticut school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,487 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1. District-level spending was $29,815 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Windsor Locks School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Windsor Locks School District students show an average math proficiency of 48.4% and ELA proficiency of 57.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Windsor Locks School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Windsor Locks School District with test data.
Schools in Windsor Locks School District
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Windsor Locks
- Total Enrollment
- 1,487
- Teachers (FTE)
- 162
- District spending per student
- $29,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Windsor Locks School District?
Windsor Locks School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Windsor Locks School District?
The average composite rating for Windsor Locks School District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Windsor Locks School District?
Windsor Locks School District's district-level spending was $29,815 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Windsor Locks School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Windsor Locks School District is 9.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Windsor Locks School District?
South Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Windsor Locks School District with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Windsor Locks School District?
Across schools in Windsor Locks School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Windsor Locks School District compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Windsor Locks School District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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