PHOENICIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ONTEORA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
11 SCHOOL LANE
PHOENICIA, NY 12464
125 Students
Elementary School K - 3rd
School Overview
Phoenicia Elementary School is a public institution located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, serving as a key component of the Onteora Central School District. Nestled in the small, scenic community of Phoenicia, New York, the school is known for its intimate, community-focused learning environment. It emphasizes a strong connection to its unique rural surroundings, often integrating the local natural landscape into its educational approach to foster a sense of place and environmental awareness among its students.

As part of the Onteora district, the school provides a comprehensive primary education curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while nurturing social-emotional growth. The school prides itself on a supportive faculty and staff that prioritize individualized attention, leveraging the small-school atmosphere to encourage close partnerships between teachers, students, and local families. By balancing traditional academic standards with a focus on community values, Phoenicia Elementary serves as a vital educational anchor for the residents of the surrounding area.
125
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    91 (72.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (14.4 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (8.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: ONTEORA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (845)688-5580
Website: http://www.onteora.k12.ny.us
Grade Range: K - 3rd
Total Students: 125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.4
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 31
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 35
Grade 3 31
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
HUNTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HUNTER-TANNERSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
186 Students
7794 MAIN ST
HUNTER, NY 12442 (10.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th