Natchaug School

nat.windhamps.org/o/nes

234 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Natchaug School, located at 123 Jackson Street in Willimantic, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving the Windham community. As part of the Windham Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that addresses the academic, social, and emotional needs of its diverse student population. It serves as a foundational environment for young learners, aiming to build a strong base in core subjects while fostering a supportive classroom culture.

The school is deeply integrated into the Willimantic area and emphasizes community collaboration to enhance student learning. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and support resources, Natchaug School strives to prepare its students for future academic success and civic engagement. Families and community members interested in specific programs, current school policies, or contact information can find further details through the official district website at http://nat.windham.k12.ct.us/.

234

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Natchaug School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	186
Black	12
Asian	5
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
186 (79.5%)
White
26 (11.1%)
Black
12 (5.1%)
Asian
5 (2.1%)
Two or More
3 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)465-2380
Website:	http://nat.windhamps.org/o/nes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 17

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 42