TACONIC HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TACONIC HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
73 COUNTY RTE 11A
CRARYVILLE, NY 12521
503 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Taconic Hills Elementary School, located in Craryville, New York, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Taconic Hills Central School District. Situated in a rural community, the school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive learning environment designed to meet the developmental and academic needs of students in grades Pre-K through 5. The institution is committed to fostering a strong foundation in core subjects while integrating character education and social-emotional learning to help students become well-rounded, responsible citizens.

Beyond the classroom, the school leverages its location in the Columbia County area to provide a diverse range of educational experiences. The administration and faculty place a high value on home-school communication, encouraging parental involvement to support student success. Through a variety of extracurricular activities, specialized support services, and a focus on collaborative learning, Taconic Hills Elementary aims to inspire curiosity and academic growth in every student, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.
503
Total Students
43.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    395 (78.5%)
  • Hispanic
    63 (12.5%)
  • Two or More
    33 (6.6%)
  • Black
    11 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: TACONIC HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)325-2821
Website: http://www.taconichills.k12.ny.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 286
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 42
Kindergarten 58
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 69
Grade 3 67
Grade 4 69
Grade 5 70
Grade 6 64
Ungraded 2
Gender Ratio