- Enrollment
- 2,034
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niagara Falls, NY
Cataract Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cataract Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362082005954
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cataract Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Niagara Falls · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cataract Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cataract Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Niagara Falls, NY.
School address
District: Niagara Falls City School District · New York
NCES ID 362082005954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Cataract Elementary School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 362082005954 · Niagara Falls, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 14.2:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Niagara Falls High School (2,034 students)
Cataract Elementary School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cataract Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls High School
2,034 students
- Harry F Abate 650
Harry F Abate Elementary School
650 students
- Lasalle Prepar 539
Lasalle Preparatory School
539 students
- This school 496
Cataract Elementary School
496 students
- Hyde Park Scho 476
Hyde Park School
476 students
- Bloneva Bond P 476
Bloneva Bond Primary School
476 students
What this shows Cataract Elementary School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cataract Elementary School compares
Cataract Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 32% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
72.2%
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
$22,970
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
African American 25.4%
Two or More 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Cataract Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Niagara Falls City School District reports $22,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cataract Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hyde Park School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bloneva Bond Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cataract Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cataract Elementary School
How many students attend Cataract Elementary School?
Cataract Elementary School has 496 students enrolled. It is a public school in Niagara Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cataract Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cataract Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cataract Elementary School?
74.0% of students at Cataract Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cataract Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cataract Elementary School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Niagara Falls, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cataract Elementary School?
Cataract Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cataract Elementary School rank among schools in Niagara Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Cataract Elementary School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Niagara Falls City School District?
Besides Cataract Elementary 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.