- Enrollment
- 2,034
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Niagara Falls, NY
Gaskill Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Gaskill Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 362082005951
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gaskill Preparatory School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Niagara Falls · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 77.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gaskill Preparatory School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gaskill Preparatory School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Niagara Falls, NY.
School address
District: Niagara Falls City School District · New York
NCES ID 362082005951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Gaskill Preparatory School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 362082005951 · Niagara Falls, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 11.8:1 · 77.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Niagara Falls High School (2,034 students)
Gaskill Preparatory School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Gaskill Preparatory 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
- Cataract Eleme 496
Cataract Elementary School
496 students
- Hyde Park Scho 476
Hyde Park School
476 students
- This school 447
Gaskill Preparatory School
447 students
What this shows Gaskill Preparatory School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gaskill Preparatory School compares
Gaskill Preparatory School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.2% | ▲ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 43.2%
White 23.9%
Two or More 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Gaskill Preparatory 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 Gaskill Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry F Abate Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Preparatory School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cataract Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hyde Park School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gaskill Preparatory 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
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gaskill Preparatory School
How many students attend Gaskill Preparatory School?
Gaskill Preparatory School has 447 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Niagara Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gaskill Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gaskill Preparatory School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gaskill Preparatory School?
77.2% of students at Gaskill Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gaskill Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Gaskill Preparatory School is African American at 43.2% of enrollment, in Niagara Falls, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gaskill Preparatory School?
Gaskill Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Gaskill Preparatory School rank among public schools in Niagara Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Gaskill Preparatory School ranks #8 of 13 public 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 public schools in Niagara Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Niagara Falls City School District?
Besides Gaskill Preparatory 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.