Niagara Elementary School

270 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Niagara Elementary School, located in Henderson, Kentucky, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Henderson County School District. Situated on Highway 136 East, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, functioning as a primary hub for childhood education in the surrounding rural and residential areas. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes core curriculum standards while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its student body.

As part of the Henderson County public school system, Niagara Elementary focuses on preparing its young learners for success in middle school and beyond through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement. The school’s faculty and administration prioritize parent and community involvement, striving to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve academic growth. With a focus on small-community values, the school remains a pivotal fixture for families residing in the eastern portion of Henderson County.

270

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Niagara Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	8
Black	3
Two or More	5

White
254 (94.1%)
Hispanic
8 (3.0%)
Two or More
5 (1.9%)
Black
3 (1.1%)

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:	Henderson County
Phone:	(270)831-5142
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
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

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 46