Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Geraldine J Mann 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 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Geraldine J Mann School serves the eastern part of its school district in Niagara Falls, NY, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Geraldine J Mann School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Geraldine J Mann 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 Geraldine J Mann School is 0.62, 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
#2593 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
11%
31%
Black
7%
15%
White
59%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wolverines
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Geraldine J Mann School's ranking?
Geraldine J Mann School is ranked #2593 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Geraldine J Mann School often compared to?
Geraldine J Mann Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seventy Ninth Street School, Maple Avenue School, Cataract Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Geraldine J Mann School?
400 students attend Geraldine J Mann School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Geraldine J Mann School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Geraldine J Mann School?
Geraldine J Mann School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Geraldine J Mann School offer ?
Geraldine J Mann School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Geraldine J Mann School part of?
Geraldine J Mann School is part of Niagara Falls City School District.
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