Hawley Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newtown, Connecticut 06470 · Newtown School District
#97 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#1239 of 50,301 nationally
About Hawley Elementary School
Hawley Elementary School is a public elementary located in Newtown, in the Newtown School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 281 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 88.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 97th of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (86th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 281.
There are 5 schools in Newtown; Hawley Elementary School ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)13.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hawley Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hawley Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Newtown Middle School
Newtown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
593 students · 363 m away
Reed Intermediate School
Newtown · Public middle · Grades 5–6
583 students · 1.7 km away
Sandy Hook Elementary School
Sandy Hook · Public elementary · Grades K–4
349 students · 2.2 km away
Newtown High School
Sandy Hook · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,254 students · 2.7 km away
Head O'Meadow Elementary School
Newtown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
327 students · 3.7 km away
Middle Gate Elementary School
Newtown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
397 students · 5.9 km away
Whisconier Middle School
Brookfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
595 students · 6.8 km away
Ralph M. T. Johnson School
Bethel · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
652 students · 8.3 km away
Bethel Middle School
Bethel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students · 8.4 km away
Pomperaug Elementary School
Southbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students · 8.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
Hallen School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
280 students
Jennings School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
Helen Street School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
280 students
Haddam-Killingworth Intermediate School
Killingworth · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
280 students
Alfred W. Hanmer School
Wethersfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
280 students
Anna E. Norris School
East Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hawley Elementary School a good school?
Hawley Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 88.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #97 of 596 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hawley Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Hawley Elementary School ranks #97 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #1239 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hawley Elementary School?
Hawley Elementary School had 281 students in 2025.
Is Hawley Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Hawley Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hawley Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hawley Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.