Enrollment
650
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harry F Abate Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harry F Abate Elementary School
Harry F Abate Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Niagara Falls, New York, enrolling 650 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 650 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 822 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #151.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 85.5% 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.
Discipline events run high: 138 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 650 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Niagara Falls City School District also operates Niagara Falls High School (2,034 students) and Lasalle Preparatory School (539 students) alongside Harry F Abate Elementary 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 Harry F Abate Elementary School compares
Harry F Abate Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niagara Falls City School District, which includes Harry F Abate Elementary 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 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
- 2,034
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary 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 (~650 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Harry F Abate Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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