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#4727 of 4,742 schools in NY
Harry F Abate Elementary School
Elementary School · Niagara Falls City School District · Niagara Falls, NY
A Niagara Falls City School District elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1625 LOCKPORT ST, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harry F Abate Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harry F Abate 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry J Kalfas Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 1.5 | PK–3 | 1.0 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Hyde Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Bloneva Bond Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–2 | 1.4 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Maple Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 383 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Niagara Falls City School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $23,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harry F Abate Elementary School is listed in NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harry F Abate Elementary School
Harry F Abate Elementary School is a public elementary school in Niagara Falls, NY, part of Niagara Falls City School District, serving approximately 702 students in grades 2nd-6th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,727 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harry F Abate Elementary School
What grades does Harry F Abate Elementary School serve?
Harry F Abate Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 6th.
How many students attend Harry F Abate Elementary School?
Harry F Abate Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 702 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry F Abate Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry F Abate Elementary School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harry F Abate Elementary School rank in NY?
Harry F Abate Elementary School ranks #4,727 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Harry F Abate Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harry F Abate Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 Harry F Abate Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harry F Abate Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harry F Abate Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harry F Abate Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harry F Abate Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harry F Abate Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harry F Abate Elementary School?
80.6% of students at Harry F Abate 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
- 2nd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 702
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Niagara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.2%
- Phone
- (716) 278-7960
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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