Enrollment
187
Elementary
DISTRICT 310 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HIGHLAND FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 361443004821
FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
21 MORGAN RD, FORT MONTGOMERY, NY 10922 · (845) 446-1008 · Orange County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL187 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.5:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
96 students
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 58%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 37 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 44 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 58 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 48 | 26% |
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within HIGHLAND FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL this school | 187 | 51.3% | N/A |
| EMMA C CHASE SCHOOL WURTSBORO | 219 | 54.3% | 47.6% |
| NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL NEW YORK | 215 | 44.2% | 46.0% |
| PS 295 BROOKLYN | 209 | 56.5% | 60.9% |
| CENTRAL PARK EAST I NEW YORK | 169 | 47.9% | 64.1% |
| WINGDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WINGDALE | 255 | 57.3% | N/A |
Matched among New York elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Orange County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 187 | #2,416 of 2,585 | #45 of 47 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 51.3% | #1,367 of 2,534 | #12 of 45 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
187
+21 (+13%) vs 2020
-3% since 2000-01, when it was 192
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
was 10.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 187 | 17.2 | 10.9:1 | 51% (96) |
| 2023-24 | 203 | 18.7 | 10.8:1 | 40% (82) |
| 2022-23 | 201 | 18.3 | 11.0:1 | 52% (104) |
| 2020-21 | 166 | 16 | 10.4:1 | 49% (82) |
| 2017-18 | 194 | 14 | 13.9:1 | 38% (74) |
| 2015-16 | 176 | 14 | 12.6:1 | 47% (83) |
| 2010-11 | 160 | 15 | 10.7:1 | 40% (64) |
| 2000-01 | 192 | 11 | 17.4:1 | 22% (43) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is classified as an elementary school. It is located in FORT MONTGOMERY, New York. It covers pre-K through 2, with a total enrollment of 187 students. Enrollment is 58% lower than the average for elementary schools in New York, which is about 443.
FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is among 3 schools run by HIGHLAND FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, which serves 930 students.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is White (48%). Other students are 37% Hispanic, 10% Black, and 4% multiracial. That is lower than the 62% White share among all Orange County residents. FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a diversity index of 62%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school has about 10.9 students per teacher and 17.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. That ratio is under the 12.8:1 average for elementary schools in New York. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 51%.
Orange County has about 406,616 residents, and median household income is about $97,178, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of people live in poverty. The public schools of Orange County number 82 and enroll about 57,122.
Nearby, JAMES I O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOL is about 1.3 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Town: Fringe: in a town close to an urbanized area.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 187 was 13% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 166.
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Orange County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
406,616
Census ACS
Median income
$97,178
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
82
57,122 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in HIGHLAND FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- JAMES I O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 409 students
- HIGHLAND FALLS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLMiddle · 334 students
Other schools in FORT MONTGOMERY
- JAMES I O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 409 students
Nearby schools
- JAMES I O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOL1.3 mi · 409
- HIGHLAND FALLS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL2.7 mi · 334
- GARRISON SCHOOL4.0 mi · 208
- URIAH HILL SCHOOL4.2 mi · 186
- OAKSIDE SCHOOL4.3 mi · 554
- PEEKSKILL MIDDLE SCHOOL4.6 mi · 860
Frequently asked questions
About FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHow large is FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 187 students in grades PK-02.
Is FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
At FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 48% White, 37% Hispanic, 10% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by HIGHLAND FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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