NIAGARA CHARTER SCHOOL

2077 LOCKPORT RD
NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304

www.niagaracharterschool.org

Charter School 342 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Niagara Charter School, located in Niagara Falls, New York, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a commitment to high academic standards and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By operating as a charter school, it maintains a degree of autonomy that allows for specialized educational programming, smaller learning environments, and a focus on fostering a strong, supportive school culture.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating core academics with character development and community engagement. Their mission focuses on closing the achievement gap by providing personalized attention and utilizing data-driven instruction to meet the diverse needs of their student population. Through its location on Lockport Road, the school serves as a vital educational resource for the Niagara Falls community, aiming to provide families with a high-quality alternative to traditional district-run public schools.

342

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NIAGARA CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	47
Black	169
Asian	17
Two or More	60
American Indian	3

Black
169 (49.4%)
Two or More
60 (17.5%)
Hispanic
47 (13.7%)
White
46 (13.5%)
Asian
17 (5.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NIAGARA CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(716)297-4520
Website:	http://www.niagaracharterschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 51

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 47