Sandy Hook Elementary School
Tel:
(203)426-7657
- Sandy Hook Elementary School serves 356 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Sandy Hook Elementary School's student population of 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 356 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sandy Hook Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sandy Hook Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #243 out of 968 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 24% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 86% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newtown School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sandy Hook Elementary School is Newtown High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Newtown Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Reed Intermediate School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sandy Hook Newtown High School Grades: 9-12 | 1684 students
0.8 miles
12 Berkshire Rd.
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203)426-7646 0.8 9-12 1684 - Newtown Reed Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 659 students
1.1 miles
3 Trades Lane
Newtown, CT 06470
(203)270-4880 1.1 5-6 659 - Newtown Hawley Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 300 students
1.3 miles
29 Church Hill Rd.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203)426-7666 1.3 K-4 300 - Newtown Garner Correctional Institution Alternative School
Grades: 11-12 | 4 students
1.4 miles
50 Nunnawauk Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203)270-2897 1.4 11-12 4 - North Branford Newtown Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 750 students
1.4 miles
11 Queen St.
North Branford, CT 06471
(203)426-7638 1.4 7-8 750
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