Philip R. Smith School vs Windermere School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philip R. Smith School
South Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students
Windermere School
Ellington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
627 students
| Measure | Philip R. Smith School South Windsor, Connecticut | Windermere School Ellington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #58 of 596 | #138 of 596 |
| National rank | #740 of 50,301 | #2813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 468 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 70% |
| city | South Windsor | Ellington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philip R. Smith School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 84.2).
- •Philip R. Smith School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Philip R. Smith School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 71%).
- •Philip R. Smith School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 26.2%).
- •Windermere School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.3).
- •Windermere School is the larger school with 627 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 Philip R. Smith School better than Windermere School?
On the Success Index (US), Philip R. Smith School ranks higher (90.2 vs 84.2 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 Philip R. Smith School and Windermere School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between South Windsor and Ellington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philip R. Smith School: 468. Windermere School: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philip R. Smith School and Windermere School rank in Connecticut?
Philip R. Smith School is 58th of 596 and Windermere School is 138th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).