Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Fort Salonga Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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-3
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Salonga Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Northport, NY, encompassing approximately 28.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Salonga Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fort Salonga Elementary School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
381 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Salonga Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Salonga Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 23-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
What is Fort Salonga Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Salonga Elementary School is ranked #420 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Fort Salonga Elementary School?
381 students attend Fort Salonga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Fort Salonga Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Salonga Elementary School?
Fort Salonga Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fort Salonga Elementary School offer ?
Fort Salonga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fort Salonga Elementary School part of?
Fort Salonga Elementary School is part of Kings Park Central School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school's administration is out of control They suspended a 5 year old for a month for getting kicked 1st and reacting. I'd love to write more, but legal action is pending. In short we are active involved in our kids lifes (coach there sports teams, do homework with them, spend lots of time with them in activities with friends etc...) I am moving out of the district. I have put my kid in private school and there is a real issue with honesty in the Principals office. Legal action is also probably going be filed against the principal with the NYS Dept of Education we are just examining our options and seeing what is best for our kids and the community. A lot of parents have complained to us about the administration.
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