OTSEGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.halfhollowhills.k12.ny.us

583 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Otsego Elementary School is a prominent K-5 institution located in Dix Hills, New York, serving as part of the highly regarded Half Hollow Hills Central School District. Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to student development, the school fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character education. By prioritizing small-group instruction and differentiated learning, the faculty aims to meet the diverse needs of each student, ensuring that foundational skills are mastered in a supportive atmosphere.

Beyond its core curriculum, Otsego Elementary is noted for its vibrant school community and active parent involvement. The school offers a variety of enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and community-focused initiatives that encourage students to explore their interests in arts, technology, and leadership. As a key component of the Half Hollow Hills district, Otsego consistently benefits from robust resources and a focus on preparing young learners for success in their future academic journeys.

583

Total Students

48.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OTSEGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	112
Black	67
Asian	138
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

White
238 (40.8 %)
Asian
138 (23.7 %)
Hispanic
112 (19.2 %)
Black
67 (11.5 %)
Two or More
26 (4.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)592-3600
Website:	http://www.halfhollowhills.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
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 96

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 93

Ungraded 14