Natchaug School
| Natchaug Elementary School | |
|---|---|
Front entrance of the school | |
| Location | |
123 Jackson Street , , 06226 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°42′49″N 72°12′24″W / 41.713685°N 72.20667°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school |
| Motto | "Always a New Discovery" |
| Established | March, 1865 |
| School district | Windham School District |
| Grades | K-5 |
| Enrollment | 278 (2021) |
| Color(s) | Blue and Green |
| Website | Natchaug School Homepage |
Natchaug Elementary School is a public elementary school in Willimantic, Connecticut, United States. The school opened in 1865 at the junction of Milk Street and Jackson Street, in downtown Willimantic. It is part of the Windham Public School system and one of four elementary schools and a K-8 STEM magnet school. Natchaug is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The name Natchaug comes from the Nipmuc word meaning "land between the rivers." The school colors are bright green and blue.
Natchaug is a public school open to students from kindergarten through fifth grade, after which they move on to Windham Middle School. In the 2021–22 school year there were 278 enrolled students in grades K-5. With 26 classroom teachers, the school has a student-teacher ratio of about 11:1. Natchaug also has a Family Resource Center and before- and after-school programs for its students. Natchaug is a neighborhood school; most students walk to school, although a few school buses are provided.