Philip R. Smith School (Ranked Top 20% for 2025)

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Philip R. Smith School

949 Avery Street
South Windsor, CT 06074

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Top 20%

Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Philip R. Smith School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).

The percentage of students achieving is 73% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving is 74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 475 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
: Top 20% in CT
: 73% (Top 10%)
: 74% (Top 20%)
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Philip R. Smith School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 20%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Philip R. Smith School's student population of 475 students has grown by 20% over five school years.

The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

475 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Philip R. Smith School by grade.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Philip R. Smith School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Philip R. Smith School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (CT)

#103 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Philip R. Smith School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

73%

40%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Philip R. Smith School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

74%

50%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Philip R. Smith School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

70-74%

47%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Philip R. Smith School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

23%

Hispanic

11%

31%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Philip R. Smith School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

12%

White

55%

47%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Philip R. Smith School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.63

0.68

This chart displays the diversity score of Philip R. Smith School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Eligible for

12%

37%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

South Windsor School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Philip R. Smith School's ranking?

Philip R. Smith School is ranked #103 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.

What schools are Philip R. Smith School often compared to?

Philip R. Smith Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orchard Hill School, Eli Terry School, Pleasant Valley School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).

How many students attend Philip R. Smith School?

475 students attend Philip R. Smith School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

55% of Philip R. Smith School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Philip R. Smith School?

Philip R. Smith School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Philip R. Smith School offer ?

Philip R. Smith School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Philip R. Smith School part of?

Philip R. Smith School is part of South Windsor School District.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

View the Philip R. Smith School below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

Schools Closed - February Break

February 14, 2025 (Friday)

Schools Closed - Professional Development

March 11, 2025 (Tuesday)

Schools Closed - Eid-al-Fitr

March 31, 2025 (Monday)

Schools Closed - Spring Break

April 14, 2025 (Monday)

Projected Last Day of School

June 13, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 475 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 45%
: Top 20%
: 73% (Top 10%)
: 74% (Top 20%)
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education