Excellent
#75 of 990 schools in CT
Top 8% in state
Philip R. Smith School
Elementary School · South Windsor School District · South Windsor, CT
A South Windsor School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
350 Foster Street, South Windsor, CT 06074
- Math 73% proficient (2022)
- Reading 74% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Philip R. Smith School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 74% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Philip R. Smith School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,242/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Windsor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,025
Median home value
$354,500
Median rent
$1,679/mo
College educated
59%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 641 | Compare → |
| Skinner Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Windermere SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 651 | Compare → |
| Center Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 451 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Windsor School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Philip R. Smith School is listed in South Windsor School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Philip R. Smith School
Philip R. Smith School is a public elementary school in South Windsor, CT, part of South Windsor School District, serving approximately 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 990 schools in CT.
State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Philip R. Smith School
What grades does Philip R. Smith School serve?
Philip R. Smith School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Philip R. Smith School?
Philip R. Smith School has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philip R. Smith School?
The student-teacher ratio at Philip R. Smith School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Philip R. Smith School rank in CT?
Philip R. Smith School ranks #75 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Philip R. Smith School's MySchoolScout rating?
Philip R. Smith School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Philip R. Smith School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Philip R. Smith School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Philip R. Smith School a charter school?
No, Philip R. Smith School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Philip R. Smith School a Title I school?
No, Philip R. Smith School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Philip R. Smith School?
17.5% of students at Philip R. Smith School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.2%
- Phone
- (860) 648-5025
- Area population (ZIP 06074)
- 26,820
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06074; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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