Academy of Aerospace and Engineering vs South Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
Windsor · Public high · Grades 6–12
767 students
South Elementary School
Windsor Locks · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
285 students
| Measure | Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Windsor, Connecticut | South Elementary School Windsor Locks, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 180 | #351 of 596 |
| National rank | #10167 of 16,910 | #19086 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 767 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| city | Windsor | Windsor Locks |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 43.1).
- •South Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •South Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •South Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 60.9%).
- •South Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.4).
- •Academy of Aerospace and Engineering is the larger school with 767 students compared with 285.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy of Aerospace and Engineering better than South Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Elementary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 43.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy of Aerospace and Engineering and South Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Windsor and Windsor Locks in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering: 767. South Elementary School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Aerospace and Engineering and South Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering is 125th of 180 and South Elementary School is 351st of 596 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).