Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Head O'meadow Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Head O'Meadow Elementary School serves the western part of Newtown, CT, covering an area of approximately 14.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Head O'meadow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Head O'meadow Elementary School's student population of 327 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
327 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
School Rankings
Head O'meadow Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Head O'meadow Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#62 out of 939 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Head O'meadow Elementary School's ranking?
Head O'meadow Elementary School is ranked #62 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Head O'meadow Elementary School often compared to?
Head O'meadow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middle Gate Elementary School, Hawley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Head O'meadow Elementary School?
327 students attend Head O'meadow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Head O'meadow Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Head O'meadow Elementary School?
Head O'meadow Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Head O'meadow Elementary School offer ?
Head O'meadow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Head O'meadow Elementary School part of?
Head O'meadow Elementary School is part of Newtown School District.
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