Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cataract Elementary 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 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cataract Elementary School serves the southeast part of Niagara Falls, NY, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cataract Elementary School's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
496 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning For All...Whatever It Takes
School Rankings
Cataract Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cataract Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4156 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cataract Elementary School's ranking?
Cataract Elementary School is ranked #4156 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cataract Elementary School often compared to?
Cataract Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bloneva Bond Primary School, Geraldine J Mann School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cataract Elementary School?
496 students attend Cataract Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Cataract Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cataract Elementary School?
Cataract Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cataract Elementary School offer ?
Cataract Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cataract Elementary School part of?
Cataract Elementary School is part of Niagara Falls City School District.
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