Excellent
#70 of 990 schools in CT
Top 7% in state
Sandy Hook Elementary School
Elementary School · Newtown School District · Sandy Hook, CT
A Newtown School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12 Dickinson Drive, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandy Hook Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sandy Hook Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$144,387
Median home value
$465,400
Median rent
$1,871/mo
College educated
57.6%
Homeownership
93%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06482; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Head O'meadow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–4 | 3.2 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Middle Gate Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–4 | 3.7 mi | 416 | Compare → |
| Pomperaug Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 422 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Newtown School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $25,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sandy Hook Elementary School is listed in Newtown School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandy Hook Elementary School
Sandy Hook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sandy Hook, CT, part of Newtown School District, serving approximately 353 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandy Hook Elementary School
What grades does Sandy Hook Elementary School serve?
Sandy Hook Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Sandy Hook Elementary School?
Sandy Hook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Hook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Hook Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandy Hook Elementary School rank in CT?
Sandy Hook Elementary School ranks #70 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Sandy Hook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandy Hook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sandy Hook Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandy Hook Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sandy Hook Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sandy Hook Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandy Hook Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sandy Hook Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandy Hook Elementary School?
15.0% of students at Sandy Hook Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (203) 426-7657
- Area population (ZIP 06482)
- 11,808
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06482; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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