CATARACT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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496 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Cataract Elementary School, located at 6431 Girard Ave in Niagara Falls, New York, is part of the Niagara Falls City School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its elementary-aged students for success as they transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Cataract Elementary functions as a vital hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of home-school partnerships. The school utilizes various resources to help students meet New York State learning standards while offering programs that cater to diverse learning needs. By prioritizing a structured and inclusive atmosphere, Cataract Elementary strives to instill a sense of citizenship and academic curiosity in its students, ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed within the broader Niagara Falls school community.

496

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CATARACT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	50
Black	126
Asian	8
Two or More	87
American Indian	2

White
223 (45.0%)
Black
126 (25.4%)
Two or More
87 (17.5%)
Hispanic
50 (10.1%)
Asian
8 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)278-9120
Website:	http://www.nfschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 80

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 59

Ungraded 10