- Enrollment
- 2,034
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niagara Falls, NY
Seventy Ninth Street School
Federal NCES profile for Seventy Ninth Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362082002941
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seventy Ninth Street School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Niagara Falls · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Seventy Ninth Street School has class sizes larger than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seventy Ninth Street School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Niagara Falls, NY.
School address
District: Niagara Falls City School District · New York
NCES ID 362082002941 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Seventy Ninth Street School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 362082002941 · Niagara Falls, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 16.6:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Niagara Falls High School (2,034 students)
Seventy Ninth Street School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Seventy Ninth Street 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 415
Seventy Ninth Street School
415 students
What this shows Seventy Ninth Street School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seventy Ninth Street School compares
Seventy Ninth Street 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in New York - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.5%
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 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Two or More 14.0%
African American 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Seventy Ninth Street 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 Seventy Ninth Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry F Abate Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Preparatory School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cataract Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hyde Park School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seventy Ninth Street 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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seventy Ninth Street School
How many students attend Seventy Ninth Street School?
Seventy Ninth Street School has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Niagara Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seventy Ninth Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seventy Ninth Street School is 16.6:1, which is 41% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seventy Ninth Street School?
54.0% of students at Seventy Ninth Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seventy Ninth Street School?
The largest demographic group at Seventy Ninth Street School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Niagara Falls, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seventy Ninth Street School?
Seventy Ninth Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Seventy Ninth Street School rank among schools in Niagara Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Seventy Ninth Street School ranks #6 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 Seventy Ninth Street 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.