Is Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School a good school?

Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School ranks 1809 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 188 students attended Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School?

Students at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School are 61% Hispanic, 20% African American, 8% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Is 61 William A Morris High : Curtis High School

Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School

Summary:

Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 188 students in grades PK-5 in Staten Island, New York, which is part of the New York City Geographic District #31.

Despite its high per-student spending, ranging from $23,584 to $27,590 over the past few years, Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of New York elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. This stark contrast in academic performance is especially evident when compared to nearby higher-performing schools like Ps 65 Academy Of Innovative Learning and Ps 13 M L Lindemeyer, which have much higher proficiency rates.

Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School also faces challenges with its high poverty rates, with 89-92% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and a diverse student population, including significant percentages of African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students. While the school ranks relatively high for its English Language Learner subgroup, its overall low performance suggests that the school may be struggling to effectively support and educate this population. The school's name, "Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School," suggests a focus on collaborative learning and teaching approaches, but the data does not indicate that this approach has been successful in improving student outcomes, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive evaluation of the school's instructional practices and strategies.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

195 Daniel Low Ter
Staten Island, NY 10301

(718) 420-5115

District: New York City Geographic District #31

SchoolDigger Rank:
1809^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,590

Students who attend Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Is 61 William A Morris
High:	Curtis High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 188

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.2%

African American:

19.7%

White:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School ranks worse than 74% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 38^th among 49 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #31. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.2%), African American (19.7%), White (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School is 10.4, which is the 9^th best among 49 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #31. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School is $27,590, which is the 12^th highest among 49 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #31.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School 1809^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #31:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #31 410^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	16.35	2112^th	2413	12.5%
2021	29.83	1616^th	2201	26.6%
2022	18.23	2099^th	2434	13.8%
2023	17.32	2117^th	2439	13.2%
2024	27.95	1809^th	2445	26.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	34.62	570^th	860	33.7%
2022	27.07	860^th	1027	16.3%
2023	18.64	970^th	1001	3.1%
2024	66.22	193^rd	1066	81.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	26.41	1515^th	1859	18.5%
2022	25.78	1725^th	2031	15.1%
2023	29.97	1452^nd	2016	28.0%
2024	43.54	1026^th	2110	51.4%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.10	481^st	570	15.6%
2024	43.13	396^th	766	48.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	21.55	1965^th	2357	16.6%
2022	17.09	2122^nd	2401	11.6%
2023	12.52	2242^nd	2403	6.7%
2024	28.78	1791^st	2413	25.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	14.32	2143^rd	2358	9.1%
2022	21.54	2013^th	2400	16.1%
2023	28.59	1772^nd	2400	26.2%
2024	32.69	1674^th	2411	30.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	24.81	710^th	891	20.3%
2022	34.24	623^rd	936	33.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	26.71	1018^th	1315	22.6%
2022	23.52	1274^th	1503	15.2%
2023	24.24	1163^rd	1429	18.6%
2024	37.52	952^nd	1531	37.8%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	3	22	6	33	0	0	64
2016	5	27	10	50	1	0	93
2017	8	42	11	83	2	4	150
2018	15	48	17	83	2	2	167
2019	17	43	16	101	2	4	183
2020	16	40	12	112	2	6	188
2021	20	47	7	116	3	7	200
2022	15	46	7	113	4	10	195
2023	15	37	6	115	4	11	188

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	64	5.0	12.8	93.8
2016	93	9.0	10.3	92.5
2017	150	12.8	11.6	92
2018	167	17.0	9.8	89.2
2019	183	21.0	8.7	94
2020	188	20.5	9.1	95.2
2021	200	18.6	10.7	90
2022	195	17.7	11.0	91.8
2023	188	18.0	10.4	89.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	64	5.0	12.8	93.8
2016	93	9.0	10.3	92.5
2017	150	12.8	11.6	92
2018	167	17.0	9.8	89.2
2019	183	21.0	8.7	94
2020	188	20.5	9.1	95.2
2021	200	18.6	10.7	90
2022	195	17.7	11.0	91.8
2023	188	18.0	10.4	89.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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