HARRY HOAG SCHOOL

www.fortplain.org

341 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Harry Hoag School, located at 25 High Street in Fort Plain, New York, serves as the primary elementary school for the Fort Plain Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the individual needs of its student population, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their transition to secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Harry Hoag School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character education. The school maintains a close-knit atmosphere where faculty, staff, and parents collaborate to promote a safe and inclusive culture for all students. Through its official website, the district provides resources for families, including updates on school events, academic policies, and opportunities for extracurricular engagement, reflecting the school’s commitment to transparency and active partnership with the Fort Plain community.

341

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARRY HOAG SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	25
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	18

White
288 (84.5%)
Hispanic
25 (7.3%)
Two or More
18 (5.3%)
Black
6 (1.8%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)

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:	FORT PLAIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)993-4000
Website:	http://www.fortplain.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 32

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 41