Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School

Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School (31R010) is a public school in District 31, West New Brighton-New Brighton-St. George, Staten Island, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 28% of tested students were proficient in reading and 51% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 204 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 20.8 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: West New Brighton-New Brighton-St. George
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Locations (1)

Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School
195 Daniel Low Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301, USA
Staten Island, West New Brighton-New Brighton-St. George

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 28%, lower than most NYC elementary schools and about typical for those with similar economic need — 46% of students here are in special education; general education students scored 43% in reading (2026).

Also worth knowing: Math is up 24 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

What the numbers say

  • Reading: 28% in 2026, down 8 points from 2025; about typical for NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.
  • Economic need is higher than at most district elementary schools (91% in 2025–26).

What its own parents say

95%

of parents trust the principal

97%

trust their child's teachers

94%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 43% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.48 · 42nd percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

28%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

67 students tested

Level 139%
Level 233%
Level 318%
Level 410%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education13%

32 students tested

General education students43%

35 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 329%
Grade 433%
Grade 525%

Mathematics

51%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

67 students tested

Level 118%
Level 231%
Level 342%
Level 49%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education19%

32 students tested

General education students80%

35 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 371%
Grade 433%
Grade 546%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school28%
District 3156%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school51%
District 3163%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests44%28%68%51%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201844%68%
201928%29%
202226%17%
202325%27%
202426%44%
202536%46%
202628%51%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 78%1.9 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 60%1.6 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 73%0.6 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 89%1.5 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 91%0.02 mi away

  6. Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School (this school)28%

    Economic need index: 91%

  7. Economic need index: >95%0.3 mi away

  8. Economic need index: >95%0.06 mi away

  9. Economic need index: >95%1.2 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 78%1.9 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 60%1.6 mi away

  3. Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School (this school)51%

    Economic need index: 91%

  4. Economic need index: 73%0.6 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 89%1.5 mi away

  6. Economic need index: >95%0.3 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 91%0.02 mi away

  8. Economic need index: >95%1.2 mi away

  9. Economic need index: >95%0.06 mi away

Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School vs P.S. 016 John J. Driscoll

MeasureFort Hill Collaborative Elementary SchoolP.S. 016 John J. Driscoll
2026 reading proficient28% (-8 points vs 2025)31% (-15 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient51% (+5 points vs 2025)38% (-4 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)20.817.9
Enrollment (2025–26)204361
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)10.29.2
Family satisfaction (2026)94%97%
Principal trust (2026)95%98%
Teacher trust (2026)97%98%
Leadership (2026)97%96%
Distance between schools0.02 mi

Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School has higher math proficiency than P.S. 016 John J. Driscoll (51% vs 38%) and lower family satisfaction (2026) (94% vs 97%).

Student body

Enrollment

204 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 18 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

20.8

children in the average K–5 class; about 10.2 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

13%

was 16% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

94% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 91% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

46%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 5% White, 57% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 26% Black, 6% multiracial, 50% female, 50% male.

Economic need index: 91% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
97%
Disability support services
92%
Outreach
96%
Facilities
92%
Parent involvement
93%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

195 Daniel Low Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 13% in reading (32 tested), compared with 28% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool
  • Location: West New Brighton-New Brighton-St. George, Staten Island
  • Address: 195 Daniel Low Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301, USA