SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sandy Hook Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Newtown School District school district, located in Sandy Hook, CT with about 383 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 31 teachers, Sandy Hook Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sandy Hook Elementary School is a public primary school located at 12 Dickinson Drive in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, serving students in the Newtown Public School district. The school is part of a community-focused educational system dedicated to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment for young children.
The current facility serves as a modern replacement for the original school site, designed with an emphasis on safety, natural light, and collaborative learning spaces. Through its website, the school provides families with resources regarding curriculum, faculty communications, and district-wide initiatives, reflecting a commitment to transparency and active parent involvement in the educational process.
For more information, contact Sandy Hook Elementary School at (203) 426-7657 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7657
SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Sandy Hook, CT with about 383 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newtown School District
- Total Students:
- 383
- Teachers:
- 31.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 383 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.