How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hawley Elementary School | Head O'Meadow Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newtown, CT | Newtown, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 281 | 327 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.0% | 8.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hawley Elementary School | Head O'Meadow Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,631 | $24,631 |
| District | Newtown Public Schools | Newtown Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hawley Elementary School | Head O'Meadow Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.8% | 83.8% |
| African American | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.9% | 11.6% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hawley Elementary School | Head O'Meadow Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 301:1 | 312:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.7% | 8.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.