PHILIP R. SMITH SCHOOL
Philip R. Smith School is a public elementary school that is part of the South Windsor School District school district, located in South Windsor, CT with about 379 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 26 teachers, Philip R. Smith School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Philip R. Smith School, located on Avery Street in South Windsor, Connecticut, serves as a foundational elementary school within the South Windsor Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare young learners for future success while cultivating a sense of community and civic responsibility within the student body.
The school is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff, who work collaboratively to create inclusive classrooms that cater to diverse learning needs. Beyond traditional instruction, Philip R. Smith School places a high value on home-school partnerships, encouraging parents and guardians to play an active role in their child's educational journey. Through a blend of rigorous academics, character-building initiatives, and enrichment opportunities, the school maintains its mission to inspire students to become curious, lifelong learners and well-rounded members of the South Windsor community.
For more information, contact Philip R. Smith School at (860) 648-5025 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
South Windsor, CT 06074-2306
(860) 648-5025
PHILIP R. SMITH SCHOOL is a public school in South Windsor, CT with about 379 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Windsor School District
- Total Students:
- 379
- Teachers:
- 26.59
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 379 students
- White
- 58.0%
- Asian
- 29.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 3.2%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.