- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Windsor, CT
Philip R. Smith School
Federal NCES profile for Philip R. Smith School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090417000821
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Philip R. Smith School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in South Windsor · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Philip R. Smith School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philip R. Smith School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in South Windsor, CT.
School address
District: South Windsor School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090417000821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Philip R. Smith School held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 090417000821 · South Windsor, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 12.6:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: South Windsor High School (1,442 students)
Philip R. Smith School held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Philip R. Smith School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Windsor
South Windsor High School
1,442 students
- Timothy Edward
Timothy Edwards School
1,221 students
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley School
736 students
- Orchard Hill S
Orchard Hill School
623 students
- Eli Terry Scho 489
Eli Terry School
489 students
- This school 468
Philip R. Smith School
468 students
What this shows Philip R. Smith School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Philip R. Smith School compares
Philip R. Smith School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 62% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Asian 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Philip R. Smith School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for South Windsor School District reports $20,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Philip R. Smith School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Windsor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timothy Edwards School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eli Terry School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Philip R. Smith School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in South Windsor
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Philip R. Smith School
How many students attend Philip R. Smith School?
Philip R. Smith School has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Windsor, CT. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philip R. Smith School?
The student-teacher ratio at Philip R. Smith School is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Philip R. Smith School?
13.9% of students at Philip R. Smith School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philip R. Smith School?
The largest demographic group at Philip R. Smith School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in South Windsor, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philip R. Smith School?
Philip R. Smith School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Philip R. Smith School rank among elementary schools in South Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Philip R. Smith School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in South Windsor, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in South Windsor on the city page.
What other schools are in South Windsor School District?
Besides Philip R. Smith School, South Windsor School District also operates South Windsor High School (1,442 students), Timothy Edwards School (1,221 students), and Pleasant Valley School (736 students). See the South Windsor School District district page for the complete list.