Windham Center School

Summary:

Windham Center School is an elementary school in Windham, Connecticut, serving 224 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.

Windham Center School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 68.75% Hispanic, significantly higher than the state average of 25.6%. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 21.9%, compared to the state average of 45.9%. Additionally, Windham Center School has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.11% to 76.92% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools.

Despite spending more per student ($17,700 in 2018-2019) compared to the nearby schools, such as W.B. Sweeney School, Natchaug School, and North Windham School, Windham Center School's academic performance remains in the bottom quartile of Connecticut elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. In contrast, the Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy, a public magnet school in the Windham School District, significantly outperforms Windham Center School and the district as a whole in academic achievement, suggesting that the magnet school model may be a successful approach for improving student outcomes in the district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 45 North Rd.
       Windham, CT  06280


(860) 465-2440

District: Windham School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
423rd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,054 Help


Students who attend Windham Center School usually attend:

Middle:    Windham Middle School
High:    Windham High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  224

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.8%
White:
27.7%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.1% Help


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Compare Details Windham Center School ranks worse than 85.1% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 3rd 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 11.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.8%), White (27.7%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Windham Center School is 11.2. 3 elementary schools in the Windham School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Windham Center School is $24,054, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Windham School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Windham Center 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 Windham Center School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 15.85 501st 570 12.1%
2007 24.98 463rd 568 18.5%
2008 9.44 521st 565 7.8%
2009 13.44 508th 566 10.2%
2010 14.86 513th 579 11.4%
2011 14.08 506th 565 10.4%
2012 19.17 480th 564 14.9%
2013 31.99 433rd 557 22.3%
2015 17.99 452nd 551 18.0%
2016 15.30 425th 518 18.0%
2017 29.31 368th 519 29.1%
2018 24.08 398th 532 25.2%
2019 33.74 347th 522 33.5%
2021 21.65 410th 538 23.8%
2022 8.01 445th 490 9.2%
2024 11.61 423rd 497 14.9%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Windham Center School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 293 4 2 38 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1989 254 10 5 79 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1990 247 11 5 69 1 n/a n/a 0 333
1991 256 9 0 90 1 n/a n/a 0 356
1992 235 13 0 90 1 n/a n/a 0 339
1993 241 11 0 104 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1994 245 12 1 102 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1995 213 18 0 94 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1996 213 18 0 94 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1997 209 19 7 113 4 n/a n/a 0 352
1998 157 8 2 107 1 n/a n/a 0 275
1999 125 11 2 98 1 n/a n/a 0 237
2000 122 14 2 128 3 n/a n/a 0 269
2001 108 14 3 157 2 n/a n/a 0 284
2002 95 11 4 144 3 n/a n/a 0 257
2003 95 11 4 144 3 n/a n/a 0 257
2004 91 7 3 159 1 n/a n/a 0 261
2005 91 6 2 147 1 n/a n/a 0 247
2006 110 7 3 190 1 n/a n/a 0 311
2007 112 11 3 140 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2008 100 5 3 150 1 n/a n/a 0 259
2009 104 4 2 176 1 n/a n/a 0 287
2010 113 6 1 195 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2011 111 4 1 187 0 0 7 0 310
2012 108 2 2 171 0 0 6 0 289
2013 127 6 1 188 1 1 8 0 332
2014 99 5 0 189 2 0 8 0 303
2015 84 4 0 186 0 0 8 0 282
2016 74 1 0 195 0 0 5 0 275
2017 73 0 0 203 0 0 3 0 279
2018 69 0 0 203 0 0 2 0 274
2019 65 2 0 160 0 0 2 0 229
2020 51 5 0 159 0 0 6 0 221
2021 63 0 0 160 0 0 6 0 229
2022 67 3 0 170 0 0 7 0 247
2023 62 4 0 154 0 0 4 0 224

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 Windham Center School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 337 21.0 16.0 n/a
1989 348 18.0 19.3 n/a
1990 333 22.5 14.8 n/a
1991 356 20.0 17.8 n/a
1992 339 22.3 15.2 24.8
1993 356 23.9 14.9 3.1
1994 361 23.9 15.1 39.3
1995 326 24.8 13.1 39.6
1996 326 24.8 13.1 39.6
1997 352 25.4 13.9 38.1
1998 275 24.9 11.0 36.4
1999 237 24.0 9.9 46
2000 269 23.2 11.6 44.2
2001 284 23.7 12.0 n/a
2002 257 22.2 11.6 58.8
2003 257 22.2 11.6 58.8
2004 261 24.3 10.7 67
2005 247 21.2 11.7 n/a
2006 311 21.6 14.4 65
2007 266 21.4 12.4 65.8
2008 259 25.6 10.1 67.6
2009 287 24.7 12.6 72.8
2010 315 22.1 14.2 75.6
2011 310 21.2 14.5 76.1
2012 289 20.7 13.9 72.3
2013 332 26.3 12.5 69.9
2014 303 30.3 9.9 76.6
2015 282 24.0 11.7 78.7
2016 275 26.0 10.5 80.7
2017 279 25.5 10.9 84.2
2018 274 23.7 11.5 84.7
2019 229 19.2 11.9 74.7
2020 221 18.0 12.2 78.3
2021 229 17.0 13.4 74.7
2022 247 20.0 12.3 76.9
2023 224 20.0 11.2 74.1

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 Windham Center School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 337 21.0 16.0 n/a
1989 348 18.0 19.3 n/a
1990 333 22.5 14.8 n/a
1991 356 20.0 17.8 n/a
1992 339 22.3 15.2 24.8
1993 356 23.9 14.9 3.1
1994 361 23.9 15.1 39.3
1995 326 24.8 13.1 39.6
1996 326 24.8 13.1 39.6
1997 352 25.4 13.9 38.1
1998 275 24.9 11.0 36.4
1999 237 24.0 9.9 46
2000 269 23.2 11.6 44.2
2001 284 23.7 12.0 n/a
2002 257 22.2 11.6 58.8
2003 257 22.2 11.6 58.8
2004 261 24.3 10.7 67
2005 247 21.2 11.7 n/a
2006 311 21.6 14.4 65
2007 266 21.4 12.4 65.8
2008 259 25.6 10.1 67.6
2009 287 24.7 12.6 72.8
2010 315 22.1 14.2 75.6
2011 310 21.2 14.5 76.1
2012 289 20.7 13.9 72.3
2013 332 26.3 12.5 69.9
2014 303 30.3 9.9 76.6
2015 282 24.0 11.7 78.7
2016 275 26.0 10.5 80.7
2017 279 25.5 10.9 84.2
2018 274 23.7 11.5 84.7
2019 229 19.2 11.9 74.7
2020 221 18.0 12.2 78.3
2021 229 17.0 13.4 74.7
2022 247 20.0 12.3 76.9
2023 224 20.0 11.2 74.1

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 Windham Center School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,547
2019 $17,700
2020 $17,910
2021 $18,551
2022 $20,860
2023 $24,054

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Windham Center 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 347th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 445th of 490 Elementary schools
 24.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Windham Center School)45.518.6
 26.9%
   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 (Windham Center School)51.525.6
 25.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Windham School District)41.927.4
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Windham Center School)40.516.7
 23.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Windham School District)36.826.4
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.649.2
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Windham Center School)40.519.4
 21.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Windham School District)31.822.6
 9.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.545.3
 7.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Windham Center School)44.217.9
 26.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Windham School District)40.928.6
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.9
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students229224
 2.2%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic160154
 3.8%
Pacific Islander00
White6562
 4.6%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.7%74.1%
 0.6%


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Students who attend Windham Center School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Windham Middle School
High : Windham High School

Windham Center School ranks in the bottom 14.9% of Connecticut elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 224 students attended Windham Center School.

Students at Windham Center School are 69% Hispanic, 28% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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