Beardsley School vs Head O'Meadow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 23 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beardsley School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
327 students
Head O'Meadow Elementary School
Newtown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
327 students
| Measure | Beardsley School Bridgeport, Connecticut | Head O'Meadow Elementary School Newtown, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #562 of 596 | #60 of 596 |
| National rank | #45268 of 50,301 | #755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 327 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 72% |
| city | Bridgeport | Newtown |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Head O'Meadow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.1 vs 19.3).
- •Head O'Meadow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 12%).
- •Head O'Meadow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Head O'Meadow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8% vs 85%).
- •Head O'Meadow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.2).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beardsley School better than Head O'Meadow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Head O'Meadow Elementary School ranks higher (90.1 vs 19.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beardsley School and Head O'Meadow Elementary School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Bridgeport and Newtown in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beardsley School: 327. Head O'Meadow Elementary School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beardsley School and Head O'Meadow Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Beardsley School is 562nd of 596 and Head O'Meadow Elementary School is 60th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).