Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, 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 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Science Proficiency: 21-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School's student population of 304 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
304 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Henry J Kalfas Magnet School is 0.67, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
55%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
62%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
10%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)88.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-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 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?
304 students attend Henry J Kalfas Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Henry J Kalfas Magnet School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, 7% 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 14:1, 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-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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