South Windsor School District

1737 Main Street
South Windsor, CT 06074
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

South Windsor School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,634 students in South Windsor School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in South Windsor School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
4,634 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
372 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

South Windsor School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CT)
#33 out of 198 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of South Windsor   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Windsor   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
69%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Windsor   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
95%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of South Windsor   School District and public school graduation rate of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.66
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,374 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
30%
5%
# Hispanic Students
443 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
29%
# Black Students
270 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
2,317 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
50%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
223 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
6
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
373
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
328
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
365
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
387
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
383
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
366
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
379
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
371
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
395
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
328
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
313
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
339
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
301
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,614 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,107 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$12,920 MM
This chart display total revenue of South Windsor   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$107 MM
$12,459 MM
This chart display total spending of South Windsor   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,614
$25,998
This chart display average revenue per public school student in South Windsor   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,107
$25,071
This chart display average spending per public school student in South Windsor   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Windsor School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley School
Math: 76% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
591 Ellington Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 610-0291
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Orchard Hill School
Math: 69% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
380 Foster St.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5015
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Philip R. Smith School
Math: 67% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
949 Avery Street
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5025
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
South Windsor High School
Math: 55% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
161 Nevers Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,281 students
Rank: #55.
Timothy Edwards School
Math: 55% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Arnold Way
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5030
Grades: 6-8
| 1,145 students
Rank: #66.
Eli Terry School
Math: 52% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
569 Griffin Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5020
Grades: K-5
| 473 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Windsor School District?
South Windsor School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,634 students.
What is the rank of South Windsor School District?
South Windsor School District is ranked #34 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Windsor School District?
50% of South Windsor School District students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Windsor School District?
South Windsor School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is South Windsor School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,107 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 95% (Top 50% in CT)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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