How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Head O'Meadow Elementary School | Newtown Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newtown, CT | Newtown, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 327 | 593 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| 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 | Head O'Meadow Elementary School | Newtown Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,834 | $25,834 |
| District | Newtown School District | Newtown School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Head O'Meadow Elementary School | Newtown Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.8% | 77.1% |
| African American | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% | 16.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 0.9% | 1.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Head O'Meadow Elementary School | Newtown Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 327:1 | 197.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.6% | 10.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 21 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.