Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sandy Hook Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 353 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CT
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Sandy Hook Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandy Hook Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Sandy Hook Elementary School?
353 students attend Sandy Hook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sandy Hook Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandy Hook Elementary School?
Sandy Hook Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sandy Hook Elementary School offer ?
Sandy Hook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandy Hook Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 353 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
