- Enrollment
- 2,034
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Niagara Falls, NY
Harry F Abate Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harry F Abate Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362082002930
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harry F Abate Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Niagara Falls · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Harry F Abate Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harry F Abate Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Niagara Falls, NY.
School address
District: Niagara Falls City School District · New York
NCES ID 362082002930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Harry F Abate Elementary School held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 362082002930 · Niagara Falls, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 14.8:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Niagara Falls High School (2,034 students)
Harry F Abate Elementary School held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Harry F Abate Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls High School
2,034 students
- This school 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
- Bloneva Bond P 476
Bloneva Bond Primary School
476 students
What this shows Harry F Abate Elementary School reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harry F Abate Elementary School compares
Harry F Abate 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 85% in New York - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
85.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 44.2%
White 23.7%
Two or More 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Harry F Abate Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Harry F Abate Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Preparatory School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cataract Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hyde Park School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bloneva Bond Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harry F Abate Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harry F Abate Elementary School
How many students attend Harry F Abate Elementary School?
Harry F Abate Elementary School has 650 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Niagara Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry F Abate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry F Abate Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harry F Abate Elementary School?
80.3% of students at Harry F Abate Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harry F Abate Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harry F Abate Elementary School is African American at 44.2% of enrollment, in Niagara Falls, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry F Abate Elementary School?
Harry F Abate Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Harry F Abate Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Niagara Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Harry F Abate Elementary School ranks #2 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 Falls City School District?
Besides Harry F Abate Elementary School, Niagara Falls City School District also operates Niagara Falls High School (2,034 students), Lasalle Preparatory School (539 students), and Cataract Elementary School (496 students). See the Niagara Falls City School District district page for the complete list.