Newtown School District

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.
7
Total Schools
3,924
Total Students
698.1
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newtown School District
Demographic Student Count
White3,109
Hispanic556
Black95
Asian85
Two or More69
American Indian3
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    3,109 (79.3%)
  • Hispanic
    556 (14.2%)
  • Black
    95 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    85 (2.2%)
  • Two or More
    69 (1.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Newtown School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle2
High1
Other0
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