- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newtown, CT
Head O'meadow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Head O'meadow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090291001121
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Head O'meadow Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Newtown · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Head O'meadow Elementary School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Head O'meadow Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Newtown, CT.
School address
District: Newtown School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090291001121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Head O'meadow Elementary School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 090291001121 · Newtown, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 11.3:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Newtown High School (1,254 students)
Head O'meadow Elementary School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Head O'meadow Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newtown High S
Newtown High School
1,254 students
- Newtown Middle
Newtown Middle School
593 students
- Reed Intermedi
Reed Intermediate School
583 students
- Middle Gate El 397
Middle Gate Elementary School
397 students
- Sandy Hook Ele 349
Sandy Hook Elementary School
349 students
- This school 327
Head O'meadow Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Head O'meadow Elementary School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Head O'meadow Elementary School compares
Head O'meadow Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 76% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Head O'meadow Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newtown School District reports $24,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Head O'meadow 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Hook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Head O'meadow Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Head O'meadow Elementary School
How many students attend Head O'meadow Elementary School?
Head O'meadow Elementary School has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newtown, CT. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Head O'meadow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Head O'meadow Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 28% 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 Head O'meadow Elementary School?
8.9% of students at Head O'meadow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Head O'meadow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Head O'meadow Elementary School is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Newtown, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Head O'meadow Elementary School?
Head O'meadow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Head O'meadow Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Newtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Head O'meadow Elementary School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Newtown School District?
Besides Head O'meadow 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.