Overview
Sandy Hook Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 0–4 in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. The school enrolls 349 students. It is part of the Newtown School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
18% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 44% state average)
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SectorPublic
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Grade Span0–4
Degmada Degmada Newtown School District
County9190
Magaalada CitySandy Hook
ZIP06482
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090291000617
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment349
White75.4%
Hispanic / Latino15.2%
Black / African American2.6%
Asian3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %18%
State Avg44%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)