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#3585 of 4,742 schools in NY
Colonial Village Elementary School
Elementary School · Niagara-wheatfield Central School District · Niagara Falls, NY
A Niagara-wheatfield Central School District elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1456 SAUNDERS STLMNT RD, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colonial Village Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colonial Village Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Niagara Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,588
Median home value
$109,200
Median rent
$798/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 2.2 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Tuscarora Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| St Peter's Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Geraldine J Mann SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–6 | 3.3 mi | 425 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Niagara-wheatfield Central School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $25,088NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colonial Village Elementary School is listed in NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colonial Village Elementary School
Colonial Village Elementary School is a public elementary school in Niagara Falls, NY, part of Niagara-wheatfield Central School District, serving approximately 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,585 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colonial Village Elementary School
What grades does Colonial Village Elementary School serve?
Colonial Village Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Colonial Village Elementary School?
Colonial Village Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonial Village Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonial Village Elementary School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colonial Village Elementary School rank in NY?
Colonial Village Elementary School ranks #3,585 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Colonial Village Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Colonial Village Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colonial Village Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colonial Village Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Colonial Village Elementary School a charter school?
No, Colonial Village Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colonial Village Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Colonial Village Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colonial Village Elementary School?
46.7% of students at Colonial Village Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Niagara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (716) 215-3270
- Area population (ZIP 14305)
- 16,433
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14305; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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