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#676 of 990 schools in CT
Windham Center School
Elementary School · Windham School District · Windham, CT
An elementary school in Windham, CT where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
45 North Rd., Windham, CT 06280
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Windham Center School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 33 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Windham Center School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,488
Median home value
$238,200
Median rent
$1,717/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06280; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles H. Barrows Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Natchaug SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| North Windham SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| W. B. Sweeney SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 213 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Windham School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $28,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Windham Center School is listed in Windham School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Windham Center School
Windham Center School is a public elementary school in Windham, CT, part of Windham School District, serving approximately 205 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #676 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Windham Center School
What grades does Windham Center School serve?
Windham Center School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Windham Center School?
Windham Center School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windham Center School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windham Center School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Windham Center School rank in CT?
Windham Center School ranks #676 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Windham Center School's MySchoolScout rating?
Windham Center School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Windham Center School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Windham Center School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Windham Center School a charter school?
No, Windham Center School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Windham Center School a Title I school?
No, Windham Center School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Windham Center School?
73.2% of students at Windham Center School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.0%
- Phone
- (860) 465-2440
- Area population (ZIP 06280)
- 3,179
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06280; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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