Enrollment
327
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Head O'meadow Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Head O'meadow Elementary School
Head O'meadow Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, enrolling 327 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.9% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Connecticut average.
Enrollment of 327 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 216 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #74.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Newtown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Reed Intermediate School (583 students): Head O'meadow Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 11.4:1).
Newtown School District also operates Newtown High School (1,254 students) and Newtown Middle School (593 students) alongside Head O'meadow 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 Head O'meadow Elementary School compares
Head O'meadow 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newtown School District, which includes Head O'meadow 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 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
- 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 (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Head O'meadow Elementary School a good school?
Head O'meadow Elementary School earns 59/100 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 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.
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