At a glance
Reported students
182
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
6th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
603.5
Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School: 182 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School
Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Staten Island. It is one of 74 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #31. NCES reports 182 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (57.1%) and Black (24.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.5 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.2%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.5%
- Hispanic57.1%
- Black24.7%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
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.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #31
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
PS 46 Albert V Maniscalco
Elementary · Grades PK–05
171 reported students
Waverly Academy of Empowered Learners (The)
Elementary · Grades KG–03
165 reported students
PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
255 reported students
Harbor View School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–05
256 reported students
PS 26 Carteret School (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–06
272 reported students
PS 20 Port Richmond
Elementary · Grades KG–05
277 reported students
Public schools near Fort Hill Collaborative 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 16 John J Driscoll Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 377 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 255 | under 0.1 mi |
| PS 31 William T Davis Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 342 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 65 Academy of Innovative Learning (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 340 | 0.4 mi |
| Harbor View School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District #31 | PK–05 | 256 | 0.6 mi |
| PS 373 Elementary · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | PK–08 | 710 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School
What grades does Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School serve?
Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District #31.
How many students attend Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School?
Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School reported 182 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 182 students and 15.5 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 Hill Collaborative Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #31 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.2% 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 Hill Collaborative Elementary School in?
Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #31, based in Staten Island, NY, which operates 74 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 16 John J Driscoll (under 0.1 mi), PS 74 Future Leaders Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), PS 31 William T Davis (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.