- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Niagara Falls, NY
Colonial Village Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Colonial Village Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362085002948
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonial Village Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Niagara Falls · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonial Village Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial Village Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Niagara Falls, NY.
School address
District: Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362085002948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Colonial Village Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 362085002948 · Niagara Falls, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 9.5:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School (1,041 students)
Colonial Village Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Colonial Village Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Niagara-Wheatf
Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School
1,041 students
- Edward Town Mi
Edward Town Middle School
723 students
- Errick Road El
Errick Road Elementary School
501 students
- West Street El 401
West Street Elementary School
401 students
- This school 351
Colonial Village Elementary School
351 students
- Tuscarora Elem 70
Tuscarora Elementary School
70 students
What this shows Colonial Village Elementary School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonial Village Elementary School compares
Colonial Village 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 14% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in New York - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.0%
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
$24,180
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 117 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Colonial Village Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District reports $24,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colonial Village Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward Town Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Errick Road Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Street Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonial Village Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 3.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colonial Village Elementary School
How many students attend Colonial Village Elementary School?
Colonial Village Elementary School has 351 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Niagara Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonial Village Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonial Village Elementary School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colonial Village Elementary School?
48.4% of students at Colonial Village Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonial Village Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Colonial Village Elementary School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Niagara Falls, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonial Village Elementary School?
Colonial Village Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Colonial Village Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Niagara Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial Village Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Niagara Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District?
Besides Colonial Village Elementary School, Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District also operates Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School (1,041 students), Edward Town Middle School (723 students), and Errick Road Elementary School (501 students). See the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District district page for the complete list.