W. B. SWEENEY SCHOOL
W. B. Sweeney School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Windham School District school district, located in Willimantic, CT with about 255 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, W. B. Sweeney School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
W. B. Sweeney Elementary School is a public school located in Willimantic, Connecticut, serving students in the Windham Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential while developing important social and emotional skills. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, emphasizing foundational literacy and mathematics while promoting a culture of curiosity and lifelong learning.
Beyond core academics, W. B. Sweeney places a strong emphasis on community and collaboration. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Willimantic community to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for middle school and beyond. With a focus on character development and student engagement, the school strives to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where every child is empowered to succeed and contribute positively to their school community.
For more information, contact W. B. Sweeney School at (860) 465-2420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Willimantic, CT 06226-1223
(860) 465-2420
http://swe.windham.k12.ct.us/
W. B. SWEENEY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Willimantic, CT with about 255 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Windham School District
- Total Students:
- 255
- Teachers:
- 28.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 255 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending W. B. SWEENEY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 81.6%
- White
- 11.0%
- Black or African American
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.