Philip R. Smith School

949 Avery Street
South Windsor, CT 06074

prs.southwindsorschools.org/home

467 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

467

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philip R. Smith School
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	52
Black	17
Asian	100
Two or More	29

White
269 (57.6 %)
Asian
100 (21.4 %)
Hispanic
52 (11.1 %)
Two or More
29 (6.2 %)
Black
17 (3.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Windsor School District
Phone:	(860)648-5025
Website:	http://prs.southwindsorschools.org/home
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 79