Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Windermere School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Windermere School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Windermere School's student population of 644 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Windermere School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windermere School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
5%
Hispanic
9%
30%
Black
5%
12%
White
58%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windermere School's ranking?
Windermere School is ranked #107 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Windermere School often compared to?
Windermere Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crystal Lake School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Windermere School?
644 students attend Windermere School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Windermere School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windermere School?
Windermere School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Windermere School offer ?
Windermere School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Windermere School part of?
Windermere School is part of Ellington School District.
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