Enrollment
281
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newtown, CT
Hawley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hawley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090291000613
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawley Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Newtown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawley Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawley Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Newtown, CT.
School address
District: Newtown School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090291000613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawley Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawley Elementary School
Hawley Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, enrolling 281 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.1% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Connecticut average.
Enrollment of 281 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 168 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #123, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Newtown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Reed Intermediate School (583 students): Hawley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 11.4:1).
Newtown School District also operates Newtown High School (1,254 students) and Newtown Middle School (593 students) alongside Hawley Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hawley Elementary School compares
Hawley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 75% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,957
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Hawley Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newtown School District, which includes Hawley Elementary School.
$23,957
Per student
+0%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.2%
State 19.4%
Federal 4.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hawley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newtown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reed Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middle Gate Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Hook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Newtown
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hawley Elementary School
How many students attend Hawley Elementary School?
Hawley Elementary School has 281 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newtown, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawley Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawley Elementary School?
9.1% of students at Hawley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hawley Elementary School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Newtown, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawley Elementary School?
Hawley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Newtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawley Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Newtown, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Newtown on the city page.
Is Hawley Elementary School a good school?
Hawley Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newtown School District?
Besides Hawley Elementary School, Newtown School District also operates Newtown High School (1,254 students), Newtown Middle School (593 students), and Reed Intermediate School (583 students). See the Newtown School District district page for the complete list.
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