W. B. Sweeney School welcomed 212 students in its classes in 2024-25 school year
Data also showed that most of the students were Hispanic, representing 74.5% of the W. B. Sweeney School total enrollment.
The school is located in Windham School District with a central office in Willimantic.
In total, there were 508,402 students enrolled in Connecticut during the 2024-25 school year.
Student enrollment has been dropping in Connecticut’s public schools for over a decade now. With the exception of a slight relief in the 2021-22 school year, schools in the state have lost almost 38,000 students since 2014.
A 2022 survey revealed that nearly 75% of Connecticut teachers were dissatisfied with their working conditions, and a similar percentage considered leaving the profession earlier than planned. Stress and burnout were cited as significant concerns.
Between 2015 and 2021, Connecticut experienced a 16% decrease in the number of graduates completing teacher preparation programs, dropping from 2,132 to 1,788. This decline contributes to the ongoing teacher shortage in the state.
| School | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| Windham High School | 633 |
| Windham Middle School | 583 |
| Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy | 535 |
| North Windham School | 445 |
| Natchaug School | 234 |
| W. B. Sweeney School | 212 |
| Windham Early Childhood Center | 199 |
| Windham Center School | 176 |
| Early Headstart | 38 |
| CORE | 28 |
| Sweeney ASD Program | 15 |
| Assisted Work Program | 15 |
| Natchaug Emotional Disturbance Program | 7 |
| North Windham ASD Program | 7 |