Enrollment
447
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gaskill Preparatory School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gaskill Preparatory School
Gaskill Preparatory School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Niagara Falls, New York, enrolling 447 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 920 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #698, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.5% 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 12 expulsions 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 Gaskill Preparatory 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 Gaskill Preparatory School compares
Gaskill Preparatory 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niagara Falls City School District, which includes Gaskill Preparatory 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 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
- 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 middle 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 (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gaskill Preparatory School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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