SEVENTY NINTH STREET SCHOOL

www.nfschools.net

415 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Seventy-Ninth Street School is a public elementary school located in the LaSalle neighborhood of Niagara Falls, New York, serving students within the Niagara Falls City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that meets state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population through various support services and enrichment programs.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and students. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and maintaining a focus on a safe, supportive school climate, Seventy-Ninth Street School aims to cultivate lifelong learners. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or administrative news, the district’s official website provides comprehensive resources and updates for the school community.

415

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SEVENTY NINTH STREET SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	37
Black	50
Asian	7
Two or More	58
American Indian	2

White
261 (62.9%)
Two or More
58 (14.0%)
Black
50 (12.0%)
Hispanic
37 (8.9%)
Asian
7 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)278-7900
Website:	http://www.nfschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 60

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 58