Eli Terry School vs Philip R. Smith School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 4.1 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
Philip R. Smith School
South Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students
| Measure | Eli Terry School South Windsor, Connecticut | Philip R. Smith School South Windsor, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #144 of 596 | #58 of 596 |
| National rank | #2982 of 50,301 | #740 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 489 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| city | South Windsor | South Windsor |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philip R. Smith School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 83.8).
- •Philip R. Smith School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Philip R. Smith School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Eli Terry School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 18.6%).
- •Eli Terry School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.3).
- •Eli Terry School is the larger school with 489 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 Eli Terry School better than Philip R. Smith School?
On the Success Index (US), Philip R. Smith School ranks higher (90.2 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 Philip R. Smith School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between South Windsor and South Windsor in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eli Terry School: 489. Philip R. Smith School: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eli Terry School and Philip R. Smith School rank in Connecticut?
Eli Terry School is 144th of 596 and Philip R. Smith School is 58th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).