Enrollment
476
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niagara Falls, NY
Bloneva Bond Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Bloneva Bond Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362082002936
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bloneva Bond Primary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Niagara Falls · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bloneva Bond Primary School has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bloneva Bond Primary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Niagara Falls, NY.
School address
District: Niagara Falls City School District · New York
NCES ID 362082002936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bloneva Bond Primary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bloneva Bond Primary School
Bloneva Bond Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Niagara Falls, New York, enrolling 476 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.9:1 is larger than about 91% of New York schools and 35% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 476 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 984 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #352.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 83.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Niagara Falls City School District also operates Niagara Falls High School (2,034 students) and Harry F Abate Elementary School (650 students) alongside Bloneva Bond Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bloneva Bond Primary School compares
Bloneva Bond Primary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
83.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 38.9%
White 24.2%
Two or More 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Bloneva Bond Primary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niagara Falls City School District, which includes Bloneva Bond Primary School.
$21,378
Per student
-19%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.6%
State 65.5%
Federal 20.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bloneva Bond Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry F Abate Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Preparatory School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cataract Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hyde Park School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bloneva Bond Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,034
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~476 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bloneva Bond Primary School
How many students attend Bloneva Bond Primary School?
Bloneva Bond Primary School has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Niagara Falls, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloneva Bond Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bloneva Bond Primary School is 15.9:1, which is 35% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bloneva Bond Primary School?
80.6% of students at Bloneva Bond Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bloneva Bond Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Bloneva Bond Primary School is African American at 38.9% of enrollment, in Niagara Falls, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bloneva Bond Primary School?
Bloneva Bond Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bloneva Bond Primary School rank among schools in Niagara Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Bloneva Bond Primary School ranks #3 of 8 schools in Niagara Falls, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Niagara Falls on the city page.
Is Bloneva Bond Primary School a good school?
Bloneva Bond Primary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Niagara Falls City School District?
Besides Bloneva Bond Primary School, Niagara Falls City School District also operates Niagara Falls High School (2,034 students), Harry F Abate Elementary School (650 students), and Lasalle Preparatory School (539 students). See the Niagara Falls City School District district page for the complete list.
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