How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cataract Elementary School | Henry J Kalfas Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Niagara Falls, NY | Niagara Falls, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 496 | 304 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 15.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 74.0% | 81.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cataract Elementary School | Henry J Kalfas Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,378 | $21,378 |
| District | Niagara Falls City School District | Niagara Falls City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cataract Elementary School | Henry J Kalfas Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.0% | 10.9% |
| African American | 25.4% | 53.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% | 14.1% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 17.5% | 13.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cataract Elementary School | Henry J Kalfas Magnet School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 248:1 | 304:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 72.2% | 82.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.