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South Windsor School District

Connecticut · Public School District
6
Schools
4,748
Students
$24,634
Per-Pupil Spend
+72% nat'l
16.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-35pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

South Windsor School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 4,748 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,634 is above average for a US public school district. Only 17% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eli Terry SchoolKG–05505
Orchard Hill SchoolPK–05627
Philip R. Smith SchoolKG–05467
Pleasant Valley SchoolKG–05678
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Timothy Edwards School06–081,142
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
South Windsor High School09–121,329
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,634+72% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
72%
State
24.7%
Local (property tax)
71.8%
Federal
3.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (72%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
4,748
Students
17%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $24,634 per pupil — 72% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 17% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Windsor School District?
South Windsor School District has 6 public schools, serving a total of 4,748 students.
What is the graduation rate for South Windsor School District?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does South Windsor School District spend per student?
South Windsor School District spends $24,634 per pupil — 72% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in South Windsor School District?
17% of students in South Windsor School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in South Windsor School District?
No, South Windsor School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does South Windsor School District serve?
South Windsor School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for South Windsor School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in South Windsor School District is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.