Fort Montgomery Elementary School serves 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Montgomery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Fort Montgomery Elementary School's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fort Montgomery Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
36%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
45%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fort Montgomery Elementary School?
201 students attend Fort Montgomery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Fort Montgomery Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Montgomery Elementary School?
Fort Montgomery Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fort Montgomery Elementary School offer ?
Fort Montgomery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Montgomery Elementary School part of?
Fort Montgomery Elementary School is part of Highland Falls Central School District.
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