VANDERBILT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.halfhollowhills.k12.ny.us

708 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Vanderbilt Elementary School, located in Dix Hills, New York, is a prominent institution within the highly regarded Half Hollow Hills Central School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary resources and individualized attention to help them reach their full potential.

Beyond its academic offerings, Vanderbilt Elementary is recognized for its vibrant school culture and active parent involvement. The school places a strong emphasis on community building, offering various extracurricular activities and programs that encourage students to explore their interests in the arts, athletics, and technology. As part of the Half Hollow Hills district, Vanderbilt benefits from strong institutional resources and a focus on preparing students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as a cornerstone of the Dix Hills educational landscape.

708

Total Students

50.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VANDERBILT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	113
Black	75
Asian	153
Two or More	41

White
326 (46.0%)
Asian
153 (21.6%)
Hispanic
113 (16.0%)
Black
75 (10.6%)
Two or More
41 (5.8%)

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:	HALF HOLLOW HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)592-3800
Website:	http://www.halfhollowhills.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	708
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 96

Grade 1 134

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 144

Ungraded 2