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Charlene M. Russell-Tucker, Commissioner for the Connecticut State Department of Education
Charlene M. Russell-Tucker, Commissioner for the Connecticut State Department of Education
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W. B. Sweeney School welcomed 212 students in its classes in 2024-25 school year

Published 06/11/25

There were 212 students enrolled in W. B. Sweeney School during the 2024-25 school year, 0.5% less than the previous year's 213 students welcomed, according to the Connecticut State Department of Education.

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.

Enrollment in W. B. Sweeney School Over 4 Years
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School Enrollment Breakdown in Windham School District in 2024-25 School Year
SchoolTotal Enrollment
Windham High School633
Windham Middle School583
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy535
North Windham School445
Natchaug School234
W. B. Sweeney School212
Windham Early Childhood Center199
Windham Center School176
Early Headstart38
CORE28
Sweeney ASD Program15
Assisted Work Program15
Natchaug Emotional Disturbance Program7
North Windham ASD Program7

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