Niagara Elementary School
Tel:
(270) 831-5142
- Niagara Elementary School serves 299 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Niagara Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Niagara Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Niagara Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 299 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Niagara Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Niagara Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #54 out of 1246 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 10% |
| White | 94% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Henderson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Henderson East Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 554 students
6.2 miles
1776 Adams Ln
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5070 6.2 K-5 554 - Henderson Henderson County High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,047 students
6.9 miles
2424 Zion Rd
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-8800 6.9 9-12 2,047 - Henderson South Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 517 students
7.2 miles
1199 Madison St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5081 7.2 K-5 517 - Henderson Henderson County North Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 810 students
7.3 miles
1707 Second St
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 831-5060 7.3 6-8 810 - Henderson Cairo Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 306 students
7.5 miles
10694 Hwy 41-a
Henderson, KY 42420
(270) 533-1286 7.5 K-5 306
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