Fort Montgomery Elementary School serves 187 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Attendance Zone: Fort Montgomery Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 33.9 square miles in Highland Falls, NY, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 12 minutes and an average distance of 4.2 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 6.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Montgomery Elementary School's student population of 187 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
187 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Challenge. Engage. Empower.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fort Montgomery Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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?
187 students attend Fort Montgomery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Fort Montgomery Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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