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Windham Center School

Public Grades K-5

393^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 493 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 20% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

Windham Center School is an elementary school in Windham, Connecticut, serving 205 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Windham School District, which is ranked 142 out of 156 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Windham Center School faces several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, significantly lower test scores compared to state and district averages, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite spending more per student than some nearby schools like Natchaug School and W.B. Sweeney School, the school's academic outcomes do not seem to be better. In contrast, the Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy, a public magnet school in the same district, significantly outperforms Windham Center School and the district as a whole on test scores and other metrics.

The persistently high chronic absenteeism rates at Windham Center School are a significant concern, as research has shown that chronic absenteeism can have a detrimental impact on student learning and academic achievement. Addressing the root causes of this issue, as well as the school's overall academic performance, will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its community.

176

Students ?

8.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,128

Per pupil spending ?

77.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

45 North Rd.
Windham, CT 06280

(860) 465-2440

District: Windham School District

Students who attend Windham Center School usually attend:

Middle:	Windham Middle School
High:	Windham High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.4%

White:

36.4%

African American:

5.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 22nd percentile in 2013 → 20th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Connecticut average (27% vs 51% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (20th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (25% vs 17% Connecticut)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school27%

District avg32%

Connecticut avg51%

393^rd of 493

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Bottom 20%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 5Elementary Schools in the Windham School District

142^nd of 156Windham School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	16.5	393 of 493	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	11.6	423 of 497	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	8.0	445 of 490	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	21.6	410 of 538	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	33.7	347 of 522	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	24.1	398 of 532	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	29.3	368 of 519	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	15.3	425 of 518	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	18.0	452 of 551	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	32.0	433 of 557	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	19.2	480 of 564	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	14.1	506 of 565	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	14.9	513 of 579	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	13.4	508 of 566	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	9.4	521 of 565	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	25.0	463 of 568	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	15.8	501 of 570	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Connecticut (2024-2025) ?

Science52%~ state avg

English Language Arts28%-24 vs state

Mathematics27%-23 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)						SBAC Mathematics (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Windham Center School	Public	K-5	45 North Rd.	Windham	06280	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Windham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 465-2440	176	20	8.8	77.8%	64 (36.4%)	9 (5.1%)	94 (53.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	16.5	393^rd of 493 public elementary schools	20.3%		11.6	423^rd of 497 public elementary schools	14.9%	30	51.5			21.9	33.3				15.9	21.9	45.5				$25,128
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy	Public, Magnet	K-8	141 Tuckie Road	North Windham	06256	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Windham School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 465-2610	535	47	11.3	48.2%	236 (44.1%)	10 (1.9%)	261 (48.8%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	45.8	261^st of 493 public elementary schools	47.1%		45.9	263^rd of 497 public elementary schools	47.1%	2	56.5	64.4	37.9	54.2	45.2	52.5	56.7	39.0	36.2	47.5	45.2	55.9	45.0	25.4	$21,568
Natchaug School	Public	K-5	123 Jackson St.	Willimantic	06226	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Windham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 465-2380	234	23	10.1	72.6%	26 (11.1%)	12 (5.1%)	186 (79.5%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	10.8	427^th of 493 public elementary schools	13.4%		9.5	441^st of 497 public elementary schools	11.3%	14				25.0	31.0				16.7	32.5	16.7				$22,384
North Windham School	Public	K-5	112 Jordan Ln.	North Windham	06256	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Windham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 465-2400	445	37	12.0	80.2%	73 (16.4%)	13 (2.9%)	350 (78.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	16.1	396^th of 493 public elementary schools	19.7%		13.4	409^th of 497 public elementary schools	17.7%	13	35.5		24.0	26.6	28.6				40.0	26.6	23.4				$18,745
W. B. Sweeney School	Public	K-5	60 Oak Hill Dr.	Willimantic	06226	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Windham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 465-2420	212	21	10.0	84.4%	35 (16.5%)	11 (5.2%)	158 (74.5%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	9	445^th of 493 public elementary schools	9.7%		11.1	427^th of 497 public elementary schools	14.1%	18				18.2					25.0	25.0					$25,537
Scotland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	68 Brook Rd.	Scotland	06264	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Scotland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 423-0064	95	13	7.5	40.0%	84 (88.4%)	1 (1.1%)	10 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$28,068
Lebanon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	479 Exeter Rd.	Lebanon	06249	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 642-7593	366	31	11.9	25.4%	308 (84.2%)	4 (1.1%)	37 (10.1%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	64.8	203^rd of 493 public elementary schools	58.8%		61.5	204^th of 497 public elementary schools	59.0%	1			70.7	47.9					72.4	52.1					$21,715
Mansfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	134 Warrenville Rd.	Mansfield Center	06250	Capitol Planning Region	Mansfield School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 423-1611	549	46	11.9	32.4%	328 (59.7%)	17 (3.1%)	98 (17.9%)	83 (15.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.6%)	76.1	137^th of 493 public elementary schools	72.2%		70.6	168^th of 497 public elementary schools	66.2%	31			64.6	66.4					69.9	71.0					$25,182
Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	206 Pond Rd.	North Franklin	06254	Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Franklin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 642-7063	185	16	11.4	26.5%	151 (81.6%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.2%)								(n/a)														68.2	$24,099
Chaplin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	240 Palmer Rd.	Chaplin	06235	Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region	Chaplin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 455-9593	150	19	7.8	34.7%	119 (79.3%)	3 (2.0%)	17 (11.3%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.7%)								(n/a)			35.0						65.0						$28,220

Frequently Asked Questions about Windham Center School

What is the racial makeup of Windham Center School?

Students at Windham Center School are 53% Hispanic, 36% White, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Windham Center School in?

Windham School District

Is Windham Center School a good school?

Windham Center School ranks in the bottom 20.3% of Connecticut elementary schools.

How many students attend Windham Center School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 176 students attended Windham Center School.

What schools do graduates of Windham Center School attend?

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

Middle : Windham Middle School
High : Windham High School

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