School Overview
Salmon River Elementary School, located in Fort Covington, New York, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Salmon River Central School District. Situated near the U.S.-Canada border, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and reflects the unique cultural landscape of the region, including its proximity to the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic success while encouraging the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

As part of the broader district mission, the school emphasizes a curriculum that prepares students for future academic challenges while promoting personal growth and community engagement. The facility serves as a foundational step in the district's K-12 trajectory, offering a range of educational resources, support services, and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and strong student-teacher relationships, Salmon River Elementary aims to provide a stable and enriching environment that supports the diverse needs of its rural North Country community.
317
Total Students
35.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SALMON RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White192
Hispanic15
Two or More40
American Indian70
  • White
    192 (60.6 %)
  • American Indian
    70 (22.1 %)
  • Two or More
    40 (12.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (4.7 %)
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: SALMON RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)358-6670
Website: http://www.srk12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 217
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 29
Kindergarten 44
Grade 1 49
Grade 2 44
Grade 3 42
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 61
Ungraded 4

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SALMON RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten29
Kindergarten44
Grade 149
Grade 244
Grade 342
Grade 444
Grade 561
Ungraded4
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SALMON RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14947%
Male16853%