Newtown School District
3,924 Students
7 Schools
District Overview
Situated at 3 Primrose Street in Newtown, Connecticut, the Newtown School District stands as a central pillar of public education within the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metropolitan region. Operating as an active, traditional public school district in a midsize suburban setting, Newtown oversees seven operational schools that deliver a continuous academic continuum spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district currently educates a student body of 3,924 learners, offering local families a well-structured educational environment designed to nurture development from early childhood through high school graduation.
To support its learning community, the Newtown School District maintains a strong human resource foundation, employing a total staff of approximately 1,646 full-time equivalent positions. This dedicated team is anchored by nearly 698 full-time teachers and further enhanced by over 115 instructional aides, alongside more than 830 specialized support staff members. For parents, students, and educational researchers, the district offers a compelling model of a well-resourced suburban system committed to delivering robust instructional coverage, individualized support, and sustained institutional vitality.
To support its learning community, the Newtown School District maintains a strong human resource foundation, employing a total staff of approximately 1,646 full-time equivalent positions. This dedicated team is anchored by nearly 698 full-time teachers and further enhanced by over 115 instructional aides, alongside more than 830 specialized support staff members. For parents, students, and educational researchers, the district offers a compelling model of a well-resourced suburban system committed to delivering robust instructional coverage, individualized support, and sustained institutional vitality.
7
Total Schools
3,924
Total Students
698.1
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3,109 |
| Hispanic | 556 |
| Black | 95 |
| Asian | 85 |
| Two or More | 69 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 5 |
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White3,109 (79.3%)
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Hispanic556 (14.2%)
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Black95 (2.4%)
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Asian85 (2.2%)
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Two or More69 (1.8%)
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Pacific Islander5 (0.1%)
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American Indian3 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 4 |
| Middle | 2 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 7 |
| Students: | 3,924* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 698.1* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.6 |
Schools in Newtown School District
Found 7 Schools
281 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
327 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
397 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
1,254 Students
High School 9th - 12th
593 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
583 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
349 Students
Elementary School K - 4th