Total enrollment
1,603
-192 (-11%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Sandy Hook
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
9,863
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,603
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| 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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,603 students, contracted 11% from the 1,795 reported in SY 2020-21.
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.