Newtown School District

3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT Phone Web

Academic Summary

Schools

4,384

Total Students

PK-12

Grades Offered

12 to 1

Students to Teacher Ratio

68%

Percent Proficient - Math

76%

Percent Proficient - Reading/Language Arts

Living Summary view more

9,885

households

27,226

Total Population

$398,200

Average House Value

$1,443

Average Housing Rent

$127,602

Average Household Income

98.36%

Health Insurance Coverage

100%

Household with Internet

District Overview

Newtown School District is a public school district serving Newtown area, Connecticut. For academic year 2020-2021, 7 schools served 4,384 students through PK to 12^th grade in its 7 schools. A total of 352 teachers are teaching their students and the average students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1.

According to the Connecticut state assessment result, 68% of students are proficient in Math learning and 76% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.

District Contacts

http://newtown.k12.ct.us/(203)426-7620 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT

Civil Rights Coordinators

Title II(disabilities)

DEBORAH MAILLOUX-PETERSEN

email phone

Title VI(race, color, national origin)

JEAN DAVILA

email phone

Title IX(sex-based)

JEAN DAVILA

email phone

Schools in Newtown School District

In Newtown School District, 7 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.

Hawley Elementary School View

302 Students

12 Students per teacher

Middle Gate Elementary School View

362 Students

11 Students per teacher

Sandy Hook Elementary School View

383 Students

12 Students per teacher

Head O'meadow Elementary School View

270 Students

10 Students per teacher

Newtown Middle School View

712 Students

12 Students per teacher

Reed Intermediate School View

648 Students

12 Students per teacher

Newtown High School View

1,624 Students

13 Students per teacher

Best Colleges in Connecticut

University of Connecticut VIEW

Storrs, CT

$43,034 ($20,366) Tuition & Fees

1,330 SAT Score

Central Connecticut State University VIEW

New Britain, CT

$25,736 ($12,460) Tuition & Fees

1,060 SAT Score

Southern Connecticut State University VIEW

New Haven, CT

$26,104 ($12,828) Tuition & Fees

Eastern Connecticut State University VIEW

Willimantic, CT

$16,624 ($13,292) Tuition & Fees

1,080 SAT Score

Western Connecticut State University VIEW

Danbury, CT

$16,095 ($12,763) Tuition & Fees

1,120 SAT Score

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Yale University VIEW

New Haven, CT

$64,700 Tuition & Fees

1,540 SAT Score

Wesleyan University VIEW

Middletown, CT

$67,316 Tuition & Fees

1,420 SAT Score

Trinity College VIEW

Hartford, CT

$67,420 Tuition & Fees

1,380 SAT Score

Connecticut College VIEW

New London, CT

$64,812 Tuition & Fees

1,420 SAT Score

Quinnipiac University VIEW

Hamden, CT

$53,090 Tuition & Fees

1,210 SAT Score

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Tunxis Community College VIEW

Farmington, CT

$14,220 ($4,820) Tuition & Fees

Gateway Community College VIEW

New Haven, CT

$14,140 ($4,740) Tuition & Fees

Quinebaug Valley Community College VIEW

Danielson, CT

$14,220 ($4,740) Tuition & Fees

Northwestern Connecticut Community College VIEW

Winsted, CT

$14,172 ($4,772) Tuition & Fees

Norwalk Community College VIEW

Norwalk, CT

$14,172 ($4,772) Tuition & Fees

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Student Population

A total of 4,384 students are attending Newtown School District. By gender, there are 2,175 (49.6%) and 2,126 (48.5%) female students at Newtown School District.

By race/ethnicity, 3,801 White (86.7%), 61 Black (1.4%), and153 Asian (3.5%) students are attending schools.

	Total	Male	Female
Hispanic 6.3%	277	150	127
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.0%	2	0	2
Asian 3.5%	153	73	80
Black 1.4%	61	37	24
White 86.7%	3,801	1,931	1,870
Two or More Races 2.0%	88	41	47
Total	4,382	2,232	2,150

	Total	Male	Female
Hispanic	11	7	4
Asian	4	3	1
Black	1	0	1
White	6	4	2
Total	22	14	8

	Total	Male	Female
Hispanic	65	34	31
American Indian/Alaska Native	1	0	1
Asian	34	20	14
Black	18	12	6
White	1,026	617	409
Two or More Races	18	12	6
Total	1,162	695	467

Academic Achievement

Achievement

Math
Reading/Language Arts

	Grade
	Overall	3	4	5	6	7	8	HS
All students 68%	68%	70-74%	75-79%	55-59%	60%	74%	67%	71%
American Indian/Alaska Native students	Data Protected for privacy
Asian/Pacific Islander students 82%	80-84%	≥50%	≥50%	≥50%	≥50%	≥50%	≥50%	≥80%
Hispanic students 47%	45-49%	60-79%	60-79%	40-59%	21-39%	40-59%	40-59%	40-59%
Black students 55%	50-59%	*	*	*	<50%	≥50%	≥50%	≥50%
White students 69%	69%	70-74%	75-79%	55-59%	60-64%	75-79%	65-69%	72%
Two or More Races 75%	70-79%	<50%	≥50%	≥50%	≥50%	≥50%	*	*
Students with disabilities (IDEA) 22%	20-24%	30-39%	30-39%	11-19%	11-19%	20-29%	11-19%	21-39%
Economically disadvantaged students 47%	45-49%	50-59%	60-69%	30-39%	30-39%	60-69%	40-49%	40-49%
Limited English proficient students 50%	<50%	*	*	***	*	*	***	*
Female students 67%	67%	70-74%	70-74%	50-54%	60-64%	65-69%	65-69%	70-74%
Male students 69%	69%	70-74%	75-79%	55-59%	55-59%	75-79%	65-69%	70-74%
Homeless enrolled students	Data Protected for privacy
Foster Care Status 50%	<50%	*	*	*	*	***	***	***
Military Connected Student Status 55%	50-59%	*	*	*	<50%	≥50%	≥50%	*

	Grade
	Overall	8	6	7	4	5	3
Two or More Races 85%	80-89%	*	≥50%	≥50%	≥50%	≥50%	<50%
White students 77%	77%	75-79%	70-74%	75-79%	75-79%	75-79%	70-74%
Limited English proficient students 50%	<50%	***	*	*	*	***	*
Female students 81%	81%	80-84%	75-79%	75-79%	80-84%	75-79%	75-79%
All students 76%	76%	76%	69%	78%	75-79%	75-79%	70-74%
Students with disabilities (IDEA) 27%	25-29%	20-29%	11-19%	20-29%	30-39%	20-29%	20-29%
Economically disadvantaged students 57%	55-59%	50-59%	40-49%	60-69%	50-59%	60-69%	50-59%
Hispanic students 67%	65-69%	60-79%	40-59%	60-79%	60-79%	60-79%	60-79%
Asian/Pacific Islander students 82%	80-84%	≥50%	≥50%	≥50%	≥50%	≥50%	≥50%
Black students 65%	60-69%	≥50%	<50%	≥50%	*	*	*
Male students 72%	72%	70-74%	55-59%	75-79%	70-74%	70-74%	60-64%
Military Connected Student Status 65%	60-69%	≥50%	≥50%	≥50%	*	*	*
Foster Care Status 50%	<50%	***	*	***	*	*	*
American Indian/Alaska Native students	Data Protected for privacy
Homeless enrolled students	Data Protected for privacy

Advanced Placement Programs

Total 467 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 611 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Newtown School District.

	Number of Students Enrolled	Percent Enrolled
Advanced Placement Programs	467	29%
Advanced Placement Math	111	7%
Advanced Placement Science	157	10%
Advanced Placement Other programs	414	25%
SAT/ACT Participation	611	38%

Teachers & Staffs

Total 358 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Newtown School District and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. 98.6% of teachers are certified. 96.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.

	Headcount	Note
Total FTE of Teachers	358	Students per teacher: 12 to 1
Teachers who are certified	353	98.6%
Teachers who are not certified	5	1.4%
Teachers in their first year of teaching	5	1.4%
Teachers in their second year of teaching	7	2.0%
School counselors	19	Students per counselor: 231 to 1
Law Enforcement Officer	2	-
Security guards	17	-
Nurses	10	-
Psychologists	12	-
Social workers	5	-