Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Henry J Kalfas Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School's student population of 311 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry J Kalfas Magnet School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4059 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
60%
16%
White
12%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry J Kalfas Magnet School's ranking?
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School is ranked #4059 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Henry J Kalfas Magnet School often compared to?
Henry J Kalfas Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harry F Abate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Henry J Kalfas Magnet School?
311 students attend Henry J Kalfas Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Henry J Kalfas Magnet School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry J Kalfas Magnet School?
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Henry J Kalfas Magnet School offer ?
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Henry J Kalfas Magnet School part of?
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School is part of Niagara Falls City School District.
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