Head O'Meadow Elementary School

Summary:

Head O'Meadow Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Newtown School District, which is ranked 33 out of 158 districts in the state.

Head O'Meadow Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Connecticut, with students outperforming their peers at the district and state levels on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 81.4% of 3rd graders and 82% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 64.7% and 72.1% for the Newtown School District, and 45.9% and 49.4% for the state of Connecticut. In mathematics, 85.7% of 3rd graders and 88.5% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to 75.1% and 77.9% for the district, and 51.3% and 49.7% for the state.

While Head O'Meadow Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (84.1% in 2022-2023) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average, the school's strong performance extends to both female and male students, as well as to white students, suggesting that the school is effectively meeting the needs of diverse learners. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11 to 11.4 students per teacher over the past three school years, may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public K-4

94 Boggs Hill Rd.
Newtown, CT 06470

(203) 426-7670

District: Newtown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Students who attend Head O'Meadow Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Newtown Middle School
	Reed Intermediate School
High:	Newtown High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 327

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.1%

Hispanic:

10.1%

African American:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.3%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.35. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Head O'Meadow Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Head O'Meadow Elementary School 12^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Head O'Meadow Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Newtown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newtown School District 33^rd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Head O'Meadow Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Head O'Meadow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	77.72	123^rd	570	78.4%
2007	83.67	33^rd	568	94.2%
2008	87.02	4^th	565	99.3%
2009	82.76	32^nd	566	94.3%
2010	83.46	27^th	579	95.3%
2011	86.18	5^th	565	99.1%
2012	81.96	44^th	564	92.2%
2015	85.91	70^th	551	87.3%
2016	90.69	22^nd	518	95.8%
2017	84.29	83^rd	519	84.0%
2018	81.97	104^th	532	80.5%
2019	81.02	115^th	522	78.0%
2021	90.51	48^th	538	91.1%
2022	88.25	48^th	490	90.2%
2023	87.48	56^th	491	88.6%
2024	93.35	12^th	497	97.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Head O'Meadow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	90.59	29^th	455	93.6%
2022	86.68	16^th	234	93.2%
2023	88.99	9^th	230	96.1%
2024	90.53	6^th	237	97.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Head O'Meadow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	85.77	61^st	445	86.3%
2022	78.65	57^th	232	75.4%
2023	72.71	81^st	231	64.9%
2024	90.06	10^th	233	95.7%

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Rank History for White students at Head O'Meadow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	65.03	108^th	296	63.5%
2019	64.53	109^th	295	63.1%
2021	81.69	41^st	327	87.5%
2022	76.03	53^rd	252	79.0%
2023	79.96	37^th	262	85.9%
2024	91.62	9^th	250	96.4%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Head O'Meadow Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	450	1	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	463
1989	494	2	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	509
1990	486	1	9	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	499
1991	476	1	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	486
1992	509	1	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	519
1993	466	2	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	477
1994	465	3	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	475
1995	477	3	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	489
1996	477	3	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	489
1997	483	4	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	495
1998	495	3	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	507
1999	508	7	6	7	2	n/a	n/a	530
2000	513	6	8	10	2	n/a	n/a	539
2001	540	8	9	7	3	n/a	n/a	567
2002	533	7	11	8	0	n/a	n/a	559
2003	533	7	11	8	0	n/a	n/a	559
2004	449	4	10	8	0	n/a	n/a	471
2005	452	2	15	13	0	n/a	n/a	482
2006	545	2	20	24	0	n/a	n/a	591
2007	439	3	11	21	1	n/a	n/a	475
2008	411	3	11	17	1	n/a	n/a	443
2009	402	3	13	12	1	n/a	n/a	431
2010	349	4	10	11	1	n/a	n/a	375
2011	353	0	8	8	0	0	0	369
2012	319	0	8	14	0	0	1	342
2013	307	1	9	20	0	0	2	339
2014	274	1	7	16	0	0	5	303
2015	282	0	7	18	1	0	6	314
2016	264	1	5	20	0	0	7	297
2017	242	1	6	20	0	0	4	273
2018	230	5	6	25	0	0	4	270
2019	242	5	6	27	0	0	3	283
2020	256	5	5	28	0	0	2	296
2021	241	5	5	33	0	1	2	287
2022	266	8	5	31	0	0	3	313
2023	275	12	4	33	1	0	2	327

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Head O'Meadow Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	463	29.0	15.9	n/a
1989	509	29.3	17.3	n/a
1990	499	28.6	17.4	n/a
1991	486	28.6	16.9	n/a
1992	519	32.0	16.2	1.9
1993	477	28.4	16.8	0
1994	475	27.6	17.2	1.7
1995	489	27.2	18.0	2.2
1996	489	27.2	18.0	2.2
1997	495	29.9	16.6	1.2
1998	507	29.2	17.4	0.8
1999	530	31.1	17.0	2.8
2000	539	29.9	18.0	2
2001	567	30.1	18.8	n/a
2002	559	35.9	15.6	2
2003	559	35.9	15.6	2
2004	471	29.5	16.0	1.3
2005	482	28.2	17.1	n/a
2006	591	27.2	21.7	1.2
2007	475	32.2	14.8	1.7
2008	443	28.0	15.8	2.3
2009	431	30.0	16.0	3.5
2010	375	26.1	14.3	3.2
2011	369	24.1	15.2	4.9
2012	342	23.8	14.3	5.3
2013	339	24.9	13.6	4.4
2014	303	26.0	11.6	4
2015	314	24.0	13.0	7
2016	297	26.0	11.4	7.4
2017	273	24.0	11.3	6.6
2018	270	25.3	10.6	5.9
2019	283	23.9	11.8	9.2
2020	296	24.5	12.0	10.1
2021	287	25.8	11.0	9.8
2022	313	27.3	11.4	7.7
2023	327	29.2	11.1	11.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Head O'Meadow Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	463	29.0	15.9	n/a
1989	509	29.3	17.3	n/a
1990	499	28.6	17.4	n/a
1991	486	28.6	16.9	n/a
1992	519	32.0	16.2	1.9
1993	477	28.4	16.8	0
1994	475	27.6	17.2	1.7
1995	489	27.2	18.0	2.2
1996	489	27.2	18.0	2.2
1997	495	29.9	16.6	1.2
1998	507	29.2	17.4	0.8
1999	530	31.1	17.0	2.8
2000	539	29.9	18.0	2
2001	567	30.1	18.8	n/a
2002	559	35.9	15.6	2
2003	559	35.9	15.6	2
2004	471	29.5	16.0	1.3
2005	482	28.2	17.1	n/a
2006	591	27.2	21.7	1.2
2007	475	32.2	14.8	1.7
2008	443	28.0	15.8	2.3
2009	431	30.0	16.0	3.5
2010	375	26.1	14.3	3.2
2011	369	24.1	15.2	4.9
2012	342	23.8	14.3	5.3
2013	339	24.9	13.6	4.4
2014	303	26.0	11.6	4
2015	314	24.0	13.0	7
2016	297	26.0	11.4	7.4
2017	273	24.0	11.3	6.6
2018	270	25.3	10.6	5.9
2019	283	23.9	11.8	9.2
2020	296	24.5	12.0	10.1
2021	287	25.8	11.0	9.8
2022	313	27.3	11.4	7.7
2023	327	29.2	11.1	11.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Head O'Meadow Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$20,607
2019	$20,477
2020	$19,521
2021	$21,197
2022	$20,661
2023	$21,234

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Head O'Meadow Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 115^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 56^th of 491 Elementary schools	10.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Head O'Meadow Elementary School)	75.8	72.7	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newtown School District)	70.5	73.9	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	46.7	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Head O'Meadow Elementary School)	69.4	78.7	9.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newtown School District)	73	78.5	5.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Head O'Meadow Elementary School)	81.1	76.6	4.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newtown School District)	75.8	75.7	0.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Head O'Meadow Elementary School)	75.5	76.6	1.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Newtown School District)	76.2	74	2.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	283	327	15.5%
African American	5	12	140%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	27	33	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	242	275	13.6%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.2%	11.3%	2.1%

Schools Near Head O'Meadow Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Head O'Meadow Elementary School	Public	K-4	94 Boggs Hill Rd.	Newtown	06470	Fairfield County	Newtown School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 426-7670	327	29	11.1	11.3%	275 (84.1%)	12 (3.7%)	33 (10.1%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	93.3	12^th of 497 public elementary schools	97.6%		87.5	56^th of 491 public elementary schools	88.6%	44		81.4	82.0		85.7	88.5		$21,234
Hawley Elementary School	Public	K-4	29 Church Hill Rd.	Newtown	06470	Fairfield County	Newtown School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 426-7666	286	27	10.6	12.6%	251 (87.8%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (9.1%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	81.4	100^th of 497 public elementary schools	79.9%		86.2	68^th of 491 public elementary schools	86.2%	32		64.3	70.0		76.4	73.3		$20,730
Middle Gate Elementary School	Public	K-4	7 Cold Spring Rd.	Newtown	06470	Fairfield County	Newtown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 426-7662	390	34	11.4	14.4%	311 (79.7%)	9 (2.3%)	60 (15.4%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	72.7	155^th of 497 public elementary schools	68.8%		84	85^th of 491 public elementary schools	82.7%	70		50.0	69.1		66.3	79.0		$19,185
Sandy Hook Elementary School	Public	K-4	12 Dickinson Drive	Sandy Hook	06482	Fairfield County	Newtown School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 426-7657	365	33	10.9	17.3%	294 (80.5%)	9 (2.5%)	46 (12.6%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.6%)	81	104^th of 497 public elementary schools	79.1%		80.8	107^th of 491 public elementary schools	78.2%	3		66.7	69.2		75.0	71.8		$20,229
Ralph M. T. Johnson School	Public	3-5	500 Whittlesey Dr.	Bethel	06801	Fairfield County	Bethel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 794-8700	682	46	14.7	25.7%	358 (52.5%)	38 (5.6%)	180 (26.4%)	60 (8.8%)	12 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	31 (4.5%)	66.1	191^st of 497 public elementary schools	61.6%		64.9	186^th of 491 public elementary schools	62.1%	5		54.6	60.8	67.4	58.9	62.4	56.2	$16,565
Anna H. Rockwell School	Public	K-2	400 Whittlesey Dr.	Bethel	06801	Fairfield County	Bethel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 794-8688	287	24	12.0	34.1%	164 (57.1%)	13 (4.5%)	72 (25.1%)	19 (6.6%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.9%)								(n/a)								$20,701
Frank A. Berry School	Public	PK, KG-2	200 Whittlesey Dr.	Bethel	06801	Fairfield County	Bethel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 794-8680	388	30	12.8	25.5%	214 (55.2%)	18 (4.6%)	97 (25.0%)	35 (9.0%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.0%)	17 (4.4%)								(n/a)								$18,671
Fawn Hollow Elementary School	Public	K-5	375 Fan Hill Rd.	Monroe	06468	Fairfield County	Monroe School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 452-2923	664	41	16.3	12.3%	491 (73.9%)	15 (2.3%)	110 (16.6%)	24 (3.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.2%)	85.5	69^th of 497 public elementary schools	86.1%		81.8	103^rd of 491 public elementary schools	79.0%	34	75.6	69.4	78.9	73.9	76.6	80.7	67.2	$15,770
Shelter Rock School	Public	K-5	2 Crows Nest Rd.	Danbury	06810	Fairfield County	Danbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 797-4777	583	36	16.0	44.9%	115 (19.7%)	40 (6.9%)	361 (61.9%)	43 (7.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.8%)	25.3	351^st of 497 public elementary schools	29.4%		27.7	334^th of 491 public elementary schools	32.0%	17		28.6	40.9	35.2	36.7	48.9	25.6	$14,233
Stepney Elementary School	Public	K-5	180 Old Newtown Rd.	Monroe	06468	Fairfield County	Monroe School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 452-2885	485	39	12.5	17.3%	316 (65.2%)	22 (4.5%)	79 (16.3%)	32 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.0%)	84.6	78^th of 497 public elementary schools	84.3%		83.8	87^th of 491 public elementary schools	82.3%	9	80.2	68.9	71.8	81.4	71.6	68.2	75.3	$17,136

Frequently Asked Questions about Head O'Meadow Elementary School

Is Head O'Meadow Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Head O'Meadow Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 12^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Head O'Meadow Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Head O'Meadow Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Newtown Middle School
Middle : Reed Intermediate School
High : Newtown High School

How many students attend Head O'Meadow Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended Head O'Meadow Elementary School.

What district is Head O'Meadow Elementary School in?

Newtown School District

What is the racial makeup of Head O'Meadow Elementary School?

Students at Head O'Meadow Elementary School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

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