- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northport, NY
Fort Salonga Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Salonga Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361626001464
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Salonga Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Northport · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Salonga Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Salonga Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Northport, NY.
School address
District: Kings Park Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361626001464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Fort Salonga Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 361626001464 · Northport, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 12.3:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Kings Park High School (823 students)
Fort Salonga Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Fort Salonga Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kings Park Hig
Kings Park High School
823 students
- William T Roge
William T Rogers Middle School
588 students
- Rj O Intermedi
Rj O Intermediate School
439 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary School
425 students
- This school
Fort Salonga Elementary School
381 students
What this shows Fort Salonga Elementary School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Salonga Elementary School compares
Fort Salonga Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 80% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$33,870
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Fort Salonga Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Kings Park Central School District reports $33,870 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Salonga Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William T Rogers Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rj O Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Salonga Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Salonga Elementary School
How many students attend Fort Salonga Elementary School?
Fort Salonga Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is a public school in Northport, NY. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Salonga Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Salonga Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Salonga Elementary School?
11.0% of students at Fort Salonga Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Salonga Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Salonga Elementary School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Northport, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Salonga Elementary School?
Fort Salonga Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fort Salonga Elementary School rank among public schools in Northport?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Salonga Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Northport, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Northport on the city page.
What other schools are in Kings Park Central School District?
Besides Fort Salonga Elementary School, Kings Park Central School District also operates Kings Park High School (823 students), William T Rogers Middle School (588 students), and Rj O Intermediate School (439 students). See the Kings Park Central School District district page for the complete list.