Salmon River Elementary School

637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salmon River Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Salmon River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Salmon River Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Salmon River Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salmon River Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4121 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Salmon River Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salmon River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salmon River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Salmon River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Salmon River Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
22%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Salmon River Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Salmon River Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Salmon River Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Salmon River Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
64%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Salmon River Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Salmon River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Salmon River Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Salmon River Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Salmon River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Salmon River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salmon River Elementary School's ranking?
Salmon River Elementary School is ranked #4121 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Salmon River Elementary School?
305 students attend Salmon River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Salmon River Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salmon River Elementary School?
Salmon River Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Salmon River Elementary School offer ?
Salmon River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salmon River Elementary School part of?
Salmon River Elementary School is part of Salmon River Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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