Fort Salonga Elementary School in Northport, NY

At a glance

Reported students

381

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

32.08

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New York elementary enrollment

42nd percentile

Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

439

Fort Salonga Elementary School: 381 reported students.

State peer staffing position

55th percentile

11.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 396
Teachers (FTE): 32
Student–teacher ratio: 12.4:1

What the reported data says about Fort Salonga Elementary School

Fort Salonga Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Northport. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Kings Park Central School District. NCES reports 381 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.6%). English learners represent 5.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Fort Salonga Elementary School

1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 5.8%
Students with disabilities: 15.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 8.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White78%
Hispanic13.6%
Black0.8%
Asian3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
Multiracial2.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Parkview Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–03

425 reported students

Rj O Intermediate School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

439 reported students

William T Rogers Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

588 reported students

Kings Park High School

High · Grades 09–12

823 reported students

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Public schools near Fort Salonga Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Fifth Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Northport-East Northport Union Free School District	KG–04	377	2 mi
Rj O Intermediate School Elementary · Kings Park Central School District	03–05	439	2.1 mi
Norwood Avenue School Elementary · Northport-East Northport Union Free School District	KG–04	416	2.2 mi
North Ridge School Elementary · Commack Union Free School District	KG–02	335	2.6 mi
Ocean Avenue School Elementary · Northport-East Northport Union Free School District	KG–04	346	2.8 mi
Pulaski Road School Elementary · Northport-East Northport Union Free School District	KG–04	351	3.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Fort Salonga Elementary School

What grades does Fort Salonga Elementary School serve?

Fort Salonga Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kings Park Central School District.

How many students attend Fort Salonga Elementary School?

Fort Salonga Elementary School reported 381 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 396 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Fort Salonga Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 381 students and 32.08 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Fort Salonga Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Fort Salonga Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kings Park Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Fort Salonga Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

8.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Fort Salonga Elementary School in?

Fort Salonga Elementary School is part of Kings Park Central School District, based in Kings Park, NY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Fort Salonga Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fifth Avenue Elementary School (2 mi), Rj O Intermediate School (2.1 mi), Norwood Avenue School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.