FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.hffmcsd.org

187 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Fort Montgomery Elementary School is a public school located in the small, historic community of Fort Montgomery, New York. It is part of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District, which serves the families of the surrounding Hudson Valley area, including many associated with the nearby United States Military Academy at West Point. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators work closely with the community to provide a foundational education for students in the elementary grades.

The school’s curriculum focuses on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and character building, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school. Through the district’s website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding academic progress, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. By leveraging its unique geographic location and its status as a central hub for local families, Fort Montgomery Elementary strives to maintain a personalized learning environment that values both rigorous instruction and the diverse cultural backgrounds of its student body.

187

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	69
Black	19
Asian	2
Two or More	7

White
90 (48.1%)
Hispanic
69 (36.9%)
Black
19 (10.2%)
Two or More
7 (3.7%)
Asian
2 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HIGHLAND FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)446-1008
Website:	http://www.hffmcsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 48