Hawley Elementary School

haw.newtown.k12.ct.us/

281 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Hawley Elementary School, located at 29 Church Hill Road in Newtown, Connecticut, is a long-standing educational institution that serves as a cornerstone of its local community. With a history rooted in the traditional charm of Newtown, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school typically serves children in the earlier grades, providing a foundational learning experience designed to prepare them for their future academic careers within the Newtown Public School district.

The school’s philosophy centers on creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners. Through a curriculum that balances core academics with enrichment opportunities, Hawley Elementary aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the broader Newtown community, frequently hosting events and programs that promote home-school communication and active participation in the educational process. More information regarding specific curriculum offerings, staff, and school policies can be found on their official website.

281

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	42
Black	4
Asian	7
Two or More	1

White
227 (80.8%)
Hispanic
42 (14.9%)
Asian
7 (2.5%)
Black
4 (1.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)

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)426-7666
Website:	http://haw.newtown.k12.ct.us/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 53

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 55