HOOSIC VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.hoosicvalley.k12.ny.us

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Hoosic Valley Elementary School, located in Schaghticoke, New York, serves as a foundational component of the Hoosic Valley Central School District. Situated in a rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the primary grades. The institution emphasizes a comprehensive approach to education, balancing core academic subjects with social-emotional development to ensure that young learners build a strong base for their future academic careers.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and a partnership-focused philosophy involving parents, teachers, and local stakeholders. By utilizing the resources of the broader district, Hoosic Valley Elementary provides students with opportunities to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized programs. Through its focus on character development and academic excellence, the school aims to prepare its students to become responsible, inquisitive, and successful members of the wider Hoosic Valley community.

459

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOOSIC VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	435
Hispanic	12
Black	3
Two or More	9

White
435 (94.8 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.6 %)
Two or More
9 (2.0 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)

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:	HOOSIC VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)753-4491
Website:	http://www.hoosicvalley.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
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 69

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 56