Enrollment
468
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Philip R. Smith School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Philip R. Smith School
Philip R. Smith School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in South Windsor, Connecticut, enrolling 468 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 468 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 282 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #145.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Asian (26%) (diversity index 64/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among South Windsor's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pleasant Valley School (736 students): Philip R. Smith School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 16:1).
South Windsor School District also operates South Windsor High School (1,442 students) and Timothy Edwards School (1,221 students) alongside Philip R. Smith School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Philip R. Smith School compares
Philip R. Smith School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Windsor School District, which includes Philip R. Smith School.
$19,942
Per student
-16%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.8%
State 24.7%
Federal 3.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Philip R. Smith School a good school?
Philip R. Smith School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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