Sandy Hook Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sandy Hook, Connecticut 06482 · Newtown School District
#118 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#2283 of 50,301 nationally
About Sandy Hook Elementary School
Sandy Hook Elementary School is a public elementary located in Sandy Hook, in the Newtown School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 349 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 118th of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (76th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 349.
There are 2 schools in Sandy Hook; Sandy Hook Elementary School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)18.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.5
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 Sandy Hook Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sandy Hook Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Newtown High School
Sandy Hook · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,254 students · 1.2 km away
Reed Intermediate School
Newtown · Public middle · Grades 5–6
583 students · 2.0 km away
Newtown Middle School
Newtown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
593 students · 2.1 km away
Hawley Elementary School
Newtown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
281 students · 2.2 km away
Head O'Meadow Elementary School
Newtown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
327 students · 5.2 km away
Middle Gate Elementary School
Newtown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
397 students · 5.9 km away
Pomperaug Elementary School
Southbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students · 6.6 km away
Rochambeau Middle School
Southbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
412 students · 7.0 km away
Gainfield Elementary School
Southbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students · 8.1 km away
Whisconier Middle School
Brookfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
595 students · 8.5 km away
Similar schools
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350 students
Ashford School
Ashford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
351 students
Classical Studies Academy
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Prudence Crandall School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sandy Hook Elementary School a good school?
Sandy Hook Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 85.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #118 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 Sandy Hook Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Sandy Hook Elementary School ranks #118 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #2283 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sandy Hook Elementary School?
Sandy Hook Elementary School had 349 students in 2025.
Is Sandy Hook Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Sandy Hook Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sandy Hook Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sandy Hook Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.