FORTS FERRY SCHOOL

www.northcolonie.org/fortsferry

436 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Forts Ferry Elementary School, located in Latham, New York, is a key component of the North Colonie Central School District. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and enriching educational environment. It emphasizes a strong academic foundation, fostering intellectual growth while encouraging students to develop essential social and emotional skills. The school prides itself on a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to ensure that every student reaches their full potential.

Beyond its core curriculum, Forts Ferry offers a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students' diverse interests and talents. The school maintains a strong sense of community, often hosting events that involve local families and promote a positive school spirit. By prioritizing inclusive values and a focus on continuous improvement, Forts Ferry strives to prepare its students for future success, both within the North Colonie district and as lifelong learners.

436

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORTS FERRY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	36
Black	27
Asian	99
Two or More	26
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
244 (56.0 %)
Asian
99 (22.7 %)
Hispanic
36 (8.3 %)
Black
27 (6.2 %)
Two or More
26 (6.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	NORTH COLONIE CSD
Phone:	(518)785-9203
Website:	http://www.northcolonie.org/fortsferry
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 96