ConnecticutSchoolsW. B. Sweeney School

W. B. Sweeney School

PublicGrades 05
Willimantic, Connecticut · Windham School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students213
Student:Teacher10.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch88%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 427
213
Total Enrollment
State avg: 43%
88%+44.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

W. B. Sweeney School is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Willimantic, Connecticut. The school enrolls 213 students. It is part of the Windham School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
213 students — small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictWindham School District
County9180
CityWillimantic
ZIP06226
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090519001084

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment213

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %88%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)