Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sandy Hook 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Sandy Hook Elementary School serves the eastern part of Sandy Hook, CT, covering an area of approximately 12.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the school and some residing as far as 5.2 miles from the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandy Hook 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
Sandy Hook Elementary School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
349 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sandy Hook 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 Sandy Hook Elementary School is 0.42, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
15%
32%
Black
3%
12%
White
75%
46%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandy Hook Elementary School's ranking?
Sandy Hook Elementary School is ranked #62 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Sandy Hook Elementary School often compared to?
Sandy Hook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Head O'meadow 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 Sandy Hook Elementary School?
349 students attend Sandy Hook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sandy Hook Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandy Hook Elementary School?
Sandy Hook Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sandy Hook Elementary School offer ?
Sandy Hook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sandy Hook Elementary School part of?
Sandy Hook Elementary School is part of Newtown School District.
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