W. B. Sweeney School

swe.windhamps.org/o/swe

212 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

212

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W. B. Sweeney School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	170
Black	6
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
170 (80.2 %)
White
32 (15.1 %)
Black
6 (2.8 %)
Two or More
3 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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)465-2420
Website:	http://swe.windhamps.org/o/swe
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 33

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 32