- Enrollment
- 2,034
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niagara Falls, NY
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Henry J Kalfas Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362082002926
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Niagara Falls · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry J Kalfas Magnet School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Niagara Falls, NY.
School address
District: Niagara Falls City School District · New York
NCES ID 362082002926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School grew from 311 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 362082002926 · Niagara Falls, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 15.2:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Niagara Falls High School (2,034 students)
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School grew from 311 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Henry J Kalfas Magnet 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 304
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School
304 students
What this shows Henry J Kalfas Magnet School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry J Kalfas Magnet School compares
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School is a growing 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 45% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
82.2%
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 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 13.8%
White 10.9%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Henry J Kalfas Magnet 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 Henry J Kalfas Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry F Abate Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Preparatory School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cataract Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hyde Park School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry J Kalfas Magnet 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 other 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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry J Kalfas Magnet School
How many students attend Henry J Kalfas Magnet School?
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Niagara Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry J Kalfas Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry J Kalfas Magnet School is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry J Kalfas Magnet School?
81.4% of students at Henry J Kalfas Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry J Kalfas Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Henry J Kalfas Magnet School is African American at 53.6% of enrollment, in Niagara Falls, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry J Kalfas Magnet School?
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Henry J Kalfas Magnet School rank among schools in Niagara Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry J Kalfas Magnet School ranks #4 of 8 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 schools in Niagara Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Niagara Falls City School District?
Besides Henry J Kalfas Magnet 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.