KERHONKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.rondout.k12.ny.us

209 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Kerhonkson Elementary School is a public school located in the town of Kerhonkson, New York, and is part of the Rondout Valley Central School District. Serving students in the lower elementary grades, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to develop social-emotional competencies, aiming to prepare children for their future educational journey within the district.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Rondout Valley community, which prioritizes a well-rounded education. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding curriculum standards, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. With its location on Academy Street, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students to promote academic success and personal growth.

209

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KERHONKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	21
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	11

White
170 (81.3 %)
Hispanic
21 (10.0 %)
Two or More
11 (5.3 %)
Black
4 (1.9 %)
Asian
3 (1.4 %)

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:	RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)626-2451
Website:	http://www.rondout.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 18

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 42