Head O'Meadow Elementary School

hom.newtown.k12.ct.us

327 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Head O’Meadow Elementary School, located on Boggs Hill Road in Newtown, Connecticut, serves as a vital pillar of the local educational community. As part of the Newtown Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional growth of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while encouraging them to become responsible and thoughtful members of their community.

The school prides itself on a collaborative atmosphere that bridges the gap between the classroom, the home, and the broader Newtown area. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and personalized instruction, Head O’Meadow strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Through dedicated faculty, active parent involvement, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, nurturing campus, the school works to ensure that every student feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential within a structured and enriching educational setting.

327

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Head O'Meadow Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	33
Black	12
Asian	4
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
275 (84.1 %)
Hispanic
33 (10.1 %)
Black
12 (3.7 %)
Asian
4 (1.2 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newtown School District
Phone:	(203)426-7670
Website:	http://hom.newtown.k12.ct.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 77