FORT SALONGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.kpcsd.org

390 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Fort Salonga Elementary School, located at 39 Sunken Meadow Road in Northport, New York, is a key component of the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of its district, the school aims to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares young learners for future success while maintaining a close-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators, students, and parents. Through its official district portal, families can stay informed about academic standards, extracurricular opportunities, and school-wide initiatives. Fort Salonga Elementary prides itself on cultivating a positive learning culture where children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and become active, responsible members of the school community.

390

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT SALONGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	319
Hispanic	37
Black	3
Asian	16
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	4

White
319 (81.8 %)
Hispanic
37 (9.5 %)
Asian
16 (4.1 %)
Two or More
11 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)

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:	KINGS PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)269-3364
Website:	http://www.kpcsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	33
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 35

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 83

Ungraded 1