Brooklyn Elementary School vs Philip R. Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Elementary School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
469 students
Philip R. Smith School
South Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Elementary School Brooklyn, Connecticut | Philip R. Smith School South Windsor, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #334 of 596 | #58 of 596 |
| National rank | #17485 of 50,301 | #740 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 469 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 77% |
| city | Brooklyn | South Windsor |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philip R. Smith School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 61.0).
- •Philip R. Smith School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 47%).
- •Philip R. Smith School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Philip R. Smith School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 43.5%).
- •Brooklyn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •Brooklyn Elementary School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 468.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brooklyn Elementary School better than Philip R. Smith School?
On the Success Index (US), Philip R. Smith School ranks higher (90.2 vs 61.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brooklyn Elementary School and Philip R. Smith School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and South Windsor in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Elementary School: 469. Philip R. Smith School: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Elementary School and Philip R. Smith School rank in Connecticut?
Brooklyn Elementary School is 334th of 596 and Philip R. Smith School is 58th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).