Sandy Hook Elementary School

shs.newtown.k12.ct.us

349 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

349

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandy Hook Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	53
Black	9
Asian	11
Two or More	13

White
263 (75.4%)
Hispanic
53 (15.2%)
Two or More
13 (3.7%)
Asian
11 (3.2%)
Black
9 (2.6%)

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)426-7657
Website:	http://shs.newtown.k12.ct.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 61

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 80