School overview
At a glance
Reported students
349
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
28.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
43th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Sandy Hook Elementary School: 349 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53th percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Sandy Hook Elementary School
Sandy Hook Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Sandy Hook. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Newtown School District. NCES reports 349 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, close to the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.2%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Sandy Hook Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.4%
- Hispanic15.2%
- Black2.6%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Newtown School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Head O'Meadow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
327 reported students
Middle Gate Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
397 reported students
Hawley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
281 reported students
Reed Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
583 reported students
Newtown Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
593 reported students
Newtown High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,254 reported students