North Windham School

nws.windhamps.org/o/nwes

445 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

North Windham School, located at 112 Jordan Lane in North Windham, Connecticut, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Windham Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and lifelong learning.

The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and community members, offering information on school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. As part of the broader Windham school system, North Windham School focuses on cultivating a collaborative culture where educators, families, and students work together to address the diverse needs of its population. Through its various programs and administrative structure, the school strives to provide a stable and engaging setting that encourages students to reach their full potential within a safe and structured environment.

445

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Windham School
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	350
Black	13
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

Hispanic
350 (78.7%)
White
73 (16.4%)
Black
13 (2.9%)
Two or More
5 (1.1%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Windham School District
Phone:	(860)465-2400
Website:	http://nws.windhamps.org/o/nwes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 73