Niagara Elementary School
Tel:
(270)831-5142
- Niagara Elementary School serves 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Niagara Elementary School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 311 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Niagara Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Niagara Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #99 out of 1,251 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 94% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Henderson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Niagara Elementary School is Henderson County High School (6.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Henderson County North Middle School (7.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is East Heights Elementary School (6.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Henderson East Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 569 students
6.2 miles
1776 Adams Ln
Henderson, KY 42420
(270)831-5070 6.2 K-5 569 - Henderson Henderson County High School Grades: 9-12 | 2024 students
6.9 miles
2424 Zion Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270)831-8800 6.9 9-12 2024 - Henderson South Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 552 students
7.2 miles
1199 Madison St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270)831-5081 7.2 K-5 552 - Henderson Henderson County North Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 826 students
7.3 miles
1707 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270)831-5060 7.3 6-8 826 - Henderson Cairo Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 300 students
7.5 miles
10694 Hwy 41-a
Henderson, KY 42420
(270)533-1286 7.5 K-5 300
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