Philip R. Smith School

Public K-5

 949 Avery Street
       South Windsor, CT  06074


(860) 648-5025

District: South Windsor School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,632 Help


Students who attend Philip R. Smith School usually attend:

Middle:    Timothy Edwards School
High:    South Windsor High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.6%
Asian:
21.4%
Hispanic:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.9% Help


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Compare Details Philip R. Smith School ranks better than 86.8% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the South Windsor School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Philip R. Smith School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the South Windsor School District. Racial makeup is: White (57.6%), Asian (21.4%), Hispanic (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Philip R. Smith School is 12.6, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the South Windsor School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Philip R. Smith School is $15,632, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the South Windsor School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Philip R. Smith School:

SchoolDigger ranks Philip R. Smith School 65th of 492 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Philip R. Smith School in the ranking list.)

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South Windsor School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Windsor School District 32nd of 151 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Philip R. Smith School

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Rank History for all students at Philip R. Smith School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.62 109th 570 80.9%
2007 78.50 112th 568 80.3%
2008 78.57 109th 565 80.7%
2009 78.20 113th 566 80.0%
2010 68.68 236th 579 59.2%
2011 63.37 279th 565 50.6%
2012 70.15 220th 564 61.0%
2013 75.95 153rd 557 72.5%
2015 82.98 102nd 551 81.5%
2016 81.35 100th 518 80.7%
2017 86.57 53rd 519 89.8%
2018 88.85 51st 532 90.4%
2019 87.79 52nd 522 90.0%
2021 85.21 87th 538 83.8%
2022 84.92 73rd 490 85.1%
2023 86.39 66th 491 86.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Philip R. Smith School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.27 4th 259 98.5%
2019 83.90 32nd 242 86.8%
2021 83.84 75th 455 83.5%
2022 76.60 64th 234 72.6%
2023 84.37 29th 230 87.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Philip R. Smith School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.73 48th 247 80.6%
2021 80.97 88th 445 80.2%
2022 77.08 66th 232 71.6%
2023 75.47 73rd 231 68.4%
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Rank History for White students at Philip R. Smith School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.95 57th 296 80.7%
2019 73.23 72nd 295 75.6%
2021 64.51 117th 327 64.2%
2022 63.86 108th 252 57.1%
2023 75.10 60th 262 77.1%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Philip R. Smith School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 436 13 20 6 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1989 404 8 13 7 3 n/a n/a 0 435
1990 403 7 15 7 3 n/a n/a 0 435
1991 430 7 14 3 2 n/a n/a 0 456
1992 479 5 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 493
1993 503 6 8 3 3 n/a n/a 0 523
1994 388 6 10 0 3 n/a n/a 0 407
1995 423 16 8 3 3 n/a n/a 0 453
1996 423 16 8 3 3 n/a n/a 0 453
1997 430 14 9 8 3 n/a n/a 0 464
1998 425 13 9 6 3 n/a n/a 0 456
1999 446 14 11 10 3 n/a n/a 0 484
2000 459 18 12 9 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2001 454 18 19 8 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2002 422 16 27 9 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2003 422 16 27 9 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2004 480 20 30 10 2 n/a n/a 0 542
2005 423 26 34 14 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2006 477 27 46 18 1 n/a n/a 0 569
2007 391 22 42 20 1 n/a n/a 0 476
2008 347 24 46 19 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2009 327 27 41 20 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2010 276 25 40 19 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2011 254 24 47 17 0 0 0 0 342
2012 254 17 43 18 0 0 0 0 332
2013 243 19 65 15 0 1 0 0 343
2014 233 18 79 16 0 1 5 0 352
2015 221 14 86 19 0 1 3 0 344
2016 206 9 82 17 0 1 5 0 320
2017 192 7 89 16 0 0 8 0 312
2018 220 12 110 22 0 0 15 0 379
2019 230 8 107 31 0 0 18 0 394
2020 232 12 97 39 0 0 17 0 397
2021 256 14 90 45 0 0 22 0 427
2022 264 16 104 46 0 0 21 0 451
2023 269 17 100 52 0 0 29 0 467

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Philip R. Smith School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 475 25.0 19.0 n/a
1989 435 26.0 16.7 n/a
1990 435 26.0 16.7 n/a
1991 456 27.0 16.8 n/a
1992 493 36.8 13.3 0.6
1993 523 30.7 17.0 0
1994 407 25.4 16.0 1.2
1995 453 25.4 17.8 4.6
1996 453 25.4 17.8 4.6
1997 464 27.9 16.6 2.2
1998 456 27.1 16.8 2.4
1999 484 28.1 17.2 2.9
2000 499 29.6 16.9 1.6
2001 499 30.2 16.5 n/a
2002 474 27.0 17.6 1.3
2003 474 27.0 17.6 1.3
2004 542 29.0 18.7 1.5
2005 498 28.0 17.8 n/a
2006 569 26.0 21.9 2.3
2007 476 27.3 17.4 3.2
2008 436 26.6 16.4 3
2009 415 26.1 17.7 4.3
2010 360 22.0 16.3 6.4
2011 342 24.7 13.8 7
2012 332 23.3 14.2 5.1
2013 343 24.6 13.9 5.2
2014 352 25.8 13.6 5.1
2015 344 25.0 13.7 8.1
2016 320 27.0 11.8 8.8
2017 312 25.4 12.2 5.1
2018 379 26.5 14.2 5.3
2019 394 25.9 15.1 11.2
2020 397 30.3 13.0 14.1
2021 427 33.5 12.7 13.8
2022 451 35.0 12.8 13.5
2023 467 37.0 12.6 16.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Philip R. Smith School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 475 25.0 19.0 n/a
1989 435 26.0 16.7 n/a
1990 435 26.0 16.7 n/a
1991 456 27.0 16.8 n/a
1992 493 36.8 13.3 0.6
1993 523 30.7 17.0 0
1994 407 25.4 16.0 1.2
1995 453 25.4 17.8 4.6
1996 453 25.4 17.8 4.6
1997 464 27.9 16.6 2.2
1998 456 27.1 16.8 2.4
1999 484 28.1 17.2 2.9
2000 499 29.6 16.9 1.6
2001 499 30.2 16.5 n/a
2002 474 27.0 17.6 1.3
2003 474 27.0 17.6 1.3
2004 542 29.0 18.7 1.5
2005 498 28.0 17.8 n/a
2006 569 26.0 21.9 2.3
2007 476 27.3 17.4 3.2
2008 436 26.6 16.4 3
2009 415 26.1 17.7 4.3
2010 360 22.0 16.3 6.4
2011 342 24.7 13.8 7
2012 332 23.3 14.2 5.1
2013 343 24.6 13.9 5.2
2014 352 25.8 13.6 5.1
2015 344 25.0 13.7 8.1
2016 320 27.0 11.8 8.8
2017 312 25.4 12.2 5.1
2018 379 26.5 14.2 5.3
2019 394 25.9 15.1 11.2
2020 397 30.3 13.0 14.1
2021 427 33.5 12.7 13.8
2022 451 35.0 12.8 13.5
2023 467 37.0 12.6 16.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Philip R. Smith School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $16,290
2019 $15,067
2020 $14,836
2021 $15,632

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Philip R. Smith School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 52nd of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 66th of 491 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Philip R. Smith School)88.968.6
 20.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Windsor School District)79.367.1
 12.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Philip R. Smith School)85.771.4
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Windsor School District)83.174.4
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Philip R. Smith School)79.378.6
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Windsor School District)74.677.9
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Philip R. Smith School)77.671.4
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Windsor School District)75.578.8
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Philip R. Smith School)81.879.3
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Windsor School District)78.474.4
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Philip R. Smith School)69.776.8
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Windsor School District)65.568.4
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students394467
 18.5%
African American817
 112.5%
American Indian00
Asian107100
 6.5%
Hispanic3152
 67.7%
Pacific Islander00
White230269
 17%
Two or More Races1829
 61.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.2%16.9%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Philip R. Smith School

Students at Philip R. Smith School are 58% White, 21% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 467 students attended Philip R. Smith School.

Philip R. Smith School ranks 65th of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Philip R. Smith School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Timothy Edwards School
High : South Windsor High School


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