SIGNAL HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.halfhollowhills.k12.ny.us

643 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Signal Hill Elementary School is a prominent institution located in Dix Hills, New York, serving as part of the highly regarded Half Hollow Hills Central School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a nurturing environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character building. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary support systems to ensure every child can succeed in a diverse and inclusive learning community.

Beyond the classroom, Signal Hill places a strong focus on community engagement and the partnership between parents, staff, and students. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, the school encourages students to explore their interests, develop creative problem-solving skills, and build strong social bonds. As a staple of the Dix Hills community, the school remains dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by maintaining high standards, fostering a love for lifelong learning, and cultivating a supportive, safe school culture.

643

Total Students

46.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SIGNAL HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	98
Black	34
Asian	123
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
356 (55.4 %)
Asian
123 (19.1 %)
Hispanic
98 (15.2 %)
Black
34 (5.3 %)
Two or More
31 (4.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)592-3700
Website:	http://www.halfhollowhills.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 85

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 102

Ungraded 7