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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090519001083

Natchaug School

123 Jackson St., Willimantic, CT 06226 · (860) 465-2380 · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL234 STUDENTS
Enrollment
234
Elementary
DISTRICT 320 · STATE 378
Student : Teacher
10.2:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.5:1 · STATE 12.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
170 students
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 44%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
17
Grade 1
38
Grade 2
39
Grade 3
57
Grade 4
41
Grade 5
42
Student demographics
White
11%
DISTRICT 22% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
79%
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 32%
Black
5%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 12%
Asian
2%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Two+
1%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
50%
Female
50%

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Test scores

CT Smarter Balanced 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
19.0%
CT avg 50.5%
Math
21.1%
CT avg 45.9%
Source: CT Smarter Balanced. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
234
-78 (-25%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.2:1
was 10.4:1
% White
11%
was 14%
% Hispanic
79%
was 77%
% Black
5%
was 3%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Natchaug School

Natchaug School is an elementary-level community of tight-knit scale in Willimantic, Connecticut, overseen by Windham School District, serveing 234 students in grades K through 5. That puts it 38% smaller than the typical public school in Connecticut, which averages around 378 students.

Natchaug School is one of 7 schools operated by Windham School District, a district that caters to 2,818 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Natchaug School shows that 79% of the student body identifies as Hispanic. Other groups include 11% White, 5% Black, 2% Asian. That is noticeably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 15%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Natchaug School reports 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.2:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 12.6:1 average. Around 73% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is noticeably above Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region's rate of about 50%.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region indicate median household income runs about $86,586, roughly 36% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. In all, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region runs 88 public schools (combined enrollment of about 36,605 students), of which Natchaug School is one.

The closest other public school is Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT), roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Natchaug School operates from a town-based location.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 25%: 312 students in 2018 compared to 234 in 2025.

On the community side, members of the Natchaug School community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region at a glance

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Population
279,971
Census ACS
Median income
$86,586
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
88
36,605 students

Quick facts

School name
Natchaug School
District
Windham School District
Address
123 Jackson St., Willimantic, CT 06226
Phone
(860) 465-2380
County
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
234
Teachers (FTE)
23
Student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
170 (73%)
Locale
31-Town: Fringe
NCES ID
090519001083
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Natchaug School
What is the total enrollment at Natchaug School?
Natchaug School enrolls approximately 234 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Natchaug School serve?
Natchaug School serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natchaug School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Natchaug School is approximately 10.2:1 (23 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Natchaug School?
At Natchaug School, the student body is approximately 11% White, 79% Hispanic, 5% Black, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Natchaug School?
Natchaug School is overseen by Windham School District in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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