Total enrollment
1,603
-404 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Sandy Hook
Connecticut · Public K-12
2 public K-12 schools, 1,603 students, one city. That is the Sandy Hook entry on the numbers, with a mix of 1 elementary and 1 high.
7-year change in Sandy Hook
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 88%
% Hispanic
14%
was 5%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
3%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown High School | High | 09-12 | 1,254 |
| Sandy Hook Elementary School | Elementary | KG-04 | 349 |
About Sandy Hook
Sandy Hook is a sparse Connecticut city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 1,603 students total.
For a sense of the school types, the city spans 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Sandy Hook is around 802 students, 64% higher than the Connecticut average of about 489.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,603 students, contracted 20% from the 2,007 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 88% to 79%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Sandy Hook discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.