The number of applications for teaching positions in Newtown' s public schools was 5  7 percent lower in 1993 than in 1985 and 5  9 percent lower in 1994 than in 1985
Despite a steadily growing student population and an increasing number of teacher resignations, however, Newtown does not face a teacher shortage in the late 1990' s
New housing developments planned for Newtown are slated for occupancy in 1997 and are expected to increase the number of elementary school students in Newtown's public schools by 12 percent.