HARRY HOAG SCHOOL

FORT PLAIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
25 HIGH ST
FORT PLAIN, NY 13339
389 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Harry Hoag School, located at 25 High Street in Fort Plain, New York, serves as the primary elementary school for the Fort Plain Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the individual needs of its student population, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their transition to secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Harry Hoag School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character education. The school maintains a close-knit atmosphere where faculty, staff, and parents collaborate to promote a safe and inclusive culture for all students. Through its official website, the district provides resources for families, including updates on school events, academic policies, and opportunities for extracurricular engagement, reflecting the school’s commitment to transparency and active partnership with the Fort Plain community.
389
Total Students
34.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    323 (83.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (8.0 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (5.7 %)
  • Black
    11 (2.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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: FORT PLAIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)993-4000
Website: http://www.fortplain.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 186
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 36
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 42
Grade 2 50
Grade 3 59
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 52
Grade 6 55
Ungraded 4
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
EAST HILL SCHOOL
CANAJOHARIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
386 Students
25 SCHOOL DISTRICT RD
CANAJOHARIE, NY 13317 (4.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th