Newtown Preschool serves 60 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
n/a
12%
White
97%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Newtown Preschool?
60 students attend Newtown Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Newtown Preschool students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newtown Preschool?
Newtown Preschool has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Newtown Preschool offer ?
Newtown Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Newtown Preschool part of?
Newtown Preschool is part of Newtown School District.
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