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Windsor Locks School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,468 students in Windsor Locks School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Windsor Locks School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
1,468 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Windsor Locks School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.67
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
91 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
264 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
30%
# Black Students
175 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
12%
12%
# White Students
839 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
57%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
91 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
91
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
112
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
104
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
90
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
108
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
121
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
109
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
94
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
120
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
121
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
89
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
98
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,693 is higher than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,195 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,693
$26,037
Spending / Student
$30,195
$25,109
Best Windsor Locks School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
87 South St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5021
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5021
Grades: 3-5
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Windsor Locks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Center St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5012
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5012
Grades: 6-8
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Windsor Locks High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58 South Elm St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5032
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5032
Grades: 9-12
| 415 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Street School
Magnet School
325 North St.
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5027
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 292-5027
Grades: PK-2
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Windsor Locks School District?
Windsor Locks School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,468 students.
What is the rank of Windsor Locks School District?
Windsor Locks School District is ranked #134 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Windsor Locks School District?
57% of Windsor Locks School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Windsor Locks School District?
Windsor Locks School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Windsor Locks School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,195 is higher than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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