HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.nhart.org

453 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Hughes Elementary School is a public school located in New Hartford, New York, serving students in the primary grades as part of the New Hartford Central School District. Known for its focus on academic excellence and a nurturing learning environment, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. It is highly regarded within the community for its commitment to developing well-rounded students who are prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academics, Hughes Elementary prioritizes the social-emotional growth of its students, fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages character development and community involvement. The school benefits from the active participation of parents and faculty, who work together to provide enriching extracurricular opportunities and maintain high educational standards. By integrating modern instructional practices with a traditional focus on student success, Hughes Elementary remains a central pillar of the New Hartford educational system.

453

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	397
Hispanic	11
Black	4
Asian	23
Two or More	18

White
397 (87.6 %)
Asian
23 (5.1 %)
Two or More
18 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.4 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)

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:	NEW HARTFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)738-9350
Website:	http://www.nhart.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
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 56

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 65