Eli Terry School vs Orchard Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eli Terry School
South Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
Orchard Hill School
South Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
623 students
| Measure | Eli Terry School South Windsor, Connecticut | Orchard Hill School South Windsor, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #144 of 596 | #71 of 596 |
| National rank | #2982 of 50,301 | #876 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 489 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 80% |
| city | South Windsor | South Windsor |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.6 vs 83.8).
- •Orchard Hill School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 66%).
- •Orchard Hill School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 69%).
- •Eli Terry School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 19.7%).
- •Eli Terry School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.3).
- •Orchard Hill School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 489.
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 Eli Terry School better than Orchard Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Hill School ranks higher (89.6 vs 83.8 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 Eli Terry School and Orchard Hill School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between South Windsor and South Windsor in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eli Terry School: 489. Orchard Hill School: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eli Terry School and Orchard Hill School rank in Connecticut?
Eli Terry School is 144th of 596 and Orchard Hill School is 71st of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).