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Natchaug School

Summary:

Natchaug School is an elementary school in Willimantic, Connecticut, serving 255 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Windham School District, which is ranked 143 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Natchaug School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 76.08% Hispanic, well above the surrounding schools and state average. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Connecticut elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that are well below the state and district averages. Additionally, 78.04% of Natchaug students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.2, which is lower than the surrounding schools.

The challenges faced by Natchaug School are not unique, as the nearby Windham Center School, North Windham School, and W.B. Sweeney School have similar demographic and academic profiles. However, the Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy, a public magnet school within the Windham School District, stands out with significantly higher academic performance and a more diverse student population. Addressing the systemic issues within the Windham School District, particularly the socioeconomic factors that contribute to the underperformance of these schools, will be crucial in improving student outcomes at Natchaug School.


Detail:

Public K-5

 123 Jackson St.
       Willimantic, CT  06226

(860) 465-2380

District: Windham School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
441st of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,567 Help


Students who attend Natchaug School usually attend:

Middle:    Windham Middle School
High:    Windham High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  255

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.1%
White:
14.1%
African American:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78% Help


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Compare Details Natchaug School ranks worse than 88.7% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Windham School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.54. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Natchaug School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Windham School District.  (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Natchaug School is $20,567. 3 elementary schools in the Windham School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Natchaug School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Windham School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Windham School District 143rd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Natchaug School

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Rank History for all students at Natchaug School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 6.25 546th 570 4.2%
2007 5.32 539th 568 5.1%
2008 1.15 558th 565 1.2%
2009 2.60 551st 566 2.7%
2010 2.29 566th 579 2.2%
2011 14.12 505th 565 10.6%
2012 19.58 479th 564 15.1%
2013 12.72 503rd 557 9.7%
2015 7.48 509th 551 7.6%
2016 5.27 481st 518 7.1%
2017 4.79 494th 519 4.8%
2018 7.95 474th 532 10.9%
2019 17.83 426th 522 18.4%
2021 11.46 464th 538 13.8%
2022 9.31 434th 490 11.4%
2023 10.06 429th 491 12.6%
2024 9.54 441st 497 11.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Natchaug School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.53 4th 15 73.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Natchaug School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.87 288th 371 22.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Natchaug School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.24 218th 302 27.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Natchaug School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.38 404th 455 11.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Natchaug School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.42 396th 445 11.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Natchaug School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.76 91st 101 9.9%
2019 40.42 66th 112 41.1%
2021 25.74 129th 173 25.4%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Natchaug School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 192 20 2 151 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1989 314 21 4 130 1 n/a n/a 0 470
1990 303 21 2 151 n/a n/a n/a 0 477
1991 302 23 5 162 1 n/a n/a 0 493
1992 290 29 4 161 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1993 281 18 1 164 1 n/a n/a 0 465
1994 240 18 1 139 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1995 197 19 2 190 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1996 197 19 2 190 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1997 153 24 1 200 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1998 106 17 1 151 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1999 104 16 1 182 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2000 93 14 3 167 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2001 98 20 7 145 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2002 87 24 7 148 2 n/a n/a 0 268
2003 87 24 7 148 2 n/a n/a 0 268
2004 88 21 8 149 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2005 100 23 8 170 2 n/a n/a 0 303
2006 92 30 9 191 4 n/a n/a 0 326
2007 87 25 4 208 10 n/a n/a 0 334
2008 76 19 7 201 7 n/a n/a 0 310
2009 77 27 5 185 5 n/a n/a 0 299
2010 76 32 5 153 3 n/a n/a 0 269
2011 73 24 7 146 0 0 3 0 253
2012 68 20 6 138 0 0 3 0 235
2013 87 22 6 241 0 0 10 0 366
2014 66 22 2 244 1 0 9 0 344
2015 62 16 6 242 2 0 12 0 340
2016 47 9 1 250 2 0 9 0 318
2017 53 10 1 237 1 0 12 0 314
2018 43 10 4 239 2 0 14 0 312
2019 50 12 3 241 2 0 8 0 316
2020 45 18 4 231 2 0 5 0 305
2021 39 20 2 221 2 0 4 0 288
2022 46 18 1 209 1 0 3 0 278
2023 36 16 4 194 0 0 5 0 255

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Natchaug School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 365 31.0 11.7 n/a
1989 470 29.6 15.8 n/a
1990 477 30.2 15.7 n/a
1991 493 31.1 15.8 n/a
1992 484 33.0 14.6 43.6
1993 465 35.6 13.1 4.9
1994 398 34.4 11.6 67.3
1995 408 31.5 13.0 71.3
1996 408 31.5 13.0 71.3
1997 378 31.8 11.9 71.7
1998 275 26.1 10.5 72.7
1999 303 25.4 11.9 77.9
2000 277 27.3 10.1 71.8
2001 270 26.8 10.1 n/a
2002 268 23.6 11.4 82.1
2003 268 23.6 11.4 82.1
2004 266 27.2 9.8 80.8
2005 303 23.2 13.1 n/a
2006 326 22.7 14.4 72.1
2007 334 23.9 14.0 80.8
2008 310 28.1 11.0 79
2009 299 29.4 11.6 82.3
2010 269 21.3 12.6 85.9
2011 253 22.8 11.0 88.9
2012 235 22.7 10.3 84.3
2013 366 34.3 10.6 84.4
2014 344 34.7 9.9 87.5
2015 340 32.0 10.6 90.6
2016 318 37.0 8.5 96.9
2017 314 30.6 10.2 94.3
2018 312 30.0 10.4 95.2
2019 316 26.5 11.9 85.8
2020 305 27.0 11.2 82.3
2021 288 24.0 12.0 78.8
2022 278 26.0 10.6 76.6
2023 255 25.0 10.2 78

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Natchaug School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 365 31.0 11.7 n/a
1989 470 29.6 15.8 n/a
1990 477 30.2 15.7 n/a
1991 493 31.1 15.8 n/a
1992 484 33.0 14.6 43.6
1993 465 35.6 13.1 4.9
1994 398 34.4 11.6 67.3
1995 408 31.5 13.0 71.3
1996 408 31.5 13.0 71.3
1997 378 31.8 11.9 71.7
1998 275 26.1 10.5 72.7
1999 303 25.4 11.9 77.9
2000 277 27.3 10.1 71.8
2001 270 26.8 10.1 n/a
2002 268 23.6 11.4 82.1
2003 268 23.6 11.4 82.1
2004 266 27.2 9.8 80.8
2005 303 23.2 13.1 n/a
2006 326 22.7 14.4 72.1
2007 334 23.9 14.0 80.8
2008 310 28.1 11.0 79
2009 299 29.4 11.6 82.3
2010 269 21.3 12.6 85.9
2011 253 22.8 11.0 88.9
2012 235 22.7 10.3 84.3
2013 366 34.3 10.6 84.4
2014 344 34.7 9.9 87.5
2015 340 32.0 10.6 90.6
2016 318 37.0 8.5 96.9
2017 314 30.6 10.2 94.3
2018 312 30.0 10.4 95.2
2019 316 26.5 11.9 85.8
2020 305 27.0 11.2 82.3
2021 288 24.0 12.0 78.8
2022 278 26.0 10.6 76.6
2023 255 25.0 10.2 78

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Natchaug School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,304
2019 $16,142
2020 $16,239
2021 $18,033
2022 $19,712
2023 $20,567

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Natchaug School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 426th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 429th of 491 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Natchaug School)40.816.3
 24.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Windham School District)41.619.5
 22.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Natchaug School)38.819
 19.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Windham School District)41.927.4
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Natchaug School)29.825
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Windham School District)36.826.4
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.649.2
 5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Natchaug School)27.115.8
 11.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Windham School District)36.619.2
 17.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.538.8
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students316255
 19.3%
African American1216
 33.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic241194
 19.5%
Pacific Islander00
White5036
 28%
Two or More Races85
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.8%78%
 7.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Natchaug School

In the 2022-23 school year, 255 students attended Natchaug School.

Students at Natchaug School are 76% Hispanic, 14% White, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Natchaug School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Windham Middle School
High : Windham High School

Natchaug School ranks in the bottom 11.3% of Connecticut elementary schools.


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