Philip R. Smith School

949 Avery Street
South Windsor, CT 06074
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20% in CT
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Philip R. Smith School's student population of 451 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
This chart display total students of Philip R. Smith School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Philip R. Smith School
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Philip R. Smith School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Philip R. Smith School by grade.

School Rankings

Philip R. Smith School ranks within the top 20% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philip R. Smith School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#156 out of 940 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Philip R. Smith School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
67%
39%
This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.
68%
51%
This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Philip R. Smith School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Philip R. Smith School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
29%
This chart display 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 2021-22 school year data.
Black
4%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Philip R. Smith School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
58%
49%
This chart display 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 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Philip R. Smith School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Philip R. Smith School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CT.
0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Philip R. Smith School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Philip R. Smith School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Philip R. Smith School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Philip R. Smith School's ranking?
Philip R. Smith School is ranked #156 out of 940 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, Pleasant Valley School, Eli Terry School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Philip R. Smith School?
451 students attend Philip R. Smith School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Philip R. Smith School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philip R. Smith School?
Philip R. Smith School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Philip R. Smith School offer ?
Philip R. Smith School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-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.

School Calendar

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

Event
Date
Schools Closed - Professional Development for Staff
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed - Spring Break
April 08, 2024 (Monday)
Projected Last Day of School
June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)

School Reviews

Review Philip R. Smith School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Quick Links