HARMONY HILL SCHOOL

MADELON K HICKEY WAY
COHOES, NY 12047

(518)233-1900

www.cohoes.org/harmonyhill

379 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harmony Hill School, located in Cohoes, New York, is a dedicated public elementary school serving students in the Cohoes City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence is balanced with the social and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum aligned with New York State standards, Harmony Hill aims to provide a strong educational foundation that prepares children for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond core academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community and character development. Harmony Hill actively promotes a positive school culture through various initiatives, school-wide events, and a focus on core values like respect, responsibility, and perseverance. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school works closely with families and the wider Cohoes community to ensure that every student has access to the resources and support necessary to reach their full potential in an engaging and safe environment.

379

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARMONY HILL SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	45
Black	33
Asian	11
Two or More	48
American Indian	2

White
240 (63.3 %)
Two or More
48 (12.7 %)
Hispanic
45 (11.9 %)
Black
33 (8.7 %)
Asian
11 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	COHOES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)233-1900
Website:	http://www.cohoes.org/harmonyhill
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 68