At a glance
Reported students
496
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
476
Cataract Elementary School: 496 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 425
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Cataract Elementary School
Cataract Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Niagara Falls. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Niagara Falls City School District. NCES reports 496 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45%) and Black (25.4%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 34.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cataract Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 34.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45%
- Hispanic10.1%
- Black25.4%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial17.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Niagara Falls City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hyde Park School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
476 reported students
Bloneva Bond Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
476 reported students
Seventy Ninth Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
415 reported students
Geraldine J Mann School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
400 reported students
Maple Avenue School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
388 reported students
Harry F Abate Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–06
650 reported students
Public schools near Cataract Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seventy Ninth Street School Elementary · Niagara Falls City School District | PK–06 | 415 | 0.8 mi |
| Geraldine J Mann School Elementary · Niagara Falls City School District | PK–06 | 400 | 1.9 mi |
| Bloneva Bond Primary School Elementary · Niagara Falls City School District | PK–03 | 476 | 2.1 mi |
| Hyde Park School Elementary · Niagara Falls City School District | PK–06 | 476 | 2.4 mi |
| Huth Road School Elementary · Grand Island Central School District | 02–05 | 473 | 2.8 mi |
| Henry J Kalfas Magnet School Elementary · Niagara Falls City School District | PK–02 | 304 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cataract Elementary School
What grades does Cataract Elementary School serve?
Cataract Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Niagara Falls City School District.
How many students attend Cataract Elementary School?
Cataract Elementary School reported 496 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 425 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cataract Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 496 students and 33.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cataract Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cataract Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Niagara Falls City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cataract Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cataract Elementary School in?
Cataract Elementary School is part of Niagara Falls City School District, based in Niagara Falls, NY, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cataract Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Seventy Ninth Street School (0.8 mi), Geraldine J Mann School (1.9 mi), Bloneva Bond Primary School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.