PAUMANOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.halfhollowhills.k12.ny.us

574 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Paumanok Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Dix Hills, New York, and serves as part of the highly regarded Half Hollow Hills Central School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school provides a comprehensive educational program that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts. Paumanok fosters a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally, supported by a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher association.

Beyond its core curriculum, Paumanok Elementary places a significant focus on cultivating character and a sense of community among its student body. The school integrates technology and modern instructional strategies into daily lessons to prepare students for the demands of the 21st century. As a vital component of the Half Hollow Hills district, it maintains a reputation for high standards and remains focused on creating a well-rounded experience that helps each child reach their full potential within a supportive suburban educational setting.

574

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PAUMANOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	101
Black	96
Asian	127
Two or More	37

White
213 (37.1 %)
Asian
127 (22.1 %)
Hispanic
101 (17.6 %)
Black
96 (16.7 %)
Two or More
37 (6.4 %)

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)592-3650
Website:	http://www.halfhollowhills.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	574
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 81

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 105

Ungraded 20