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#695 of 992 private schools in NY

St Christopher Elementary School

Elementary School · Tonawanda, NY

A private elementary school in Tonawanda, NY serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

2660 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, Tonawanda, NY 14150

  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.4 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,113.6
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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Diversity Index17%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment252
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where St Christopher 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,309/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tonawanda), 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

$70,294

Median home value

$181,900

Median rent

$1,094/mo

College educated

32.4%

Homeownership

70.9%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White90.9%
Asian3.2%
Hispanic2.8%
Black1.6%
Two or More1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Glendale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–51.2 mi434Compare →
Willow Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–51.2 mi394Compare →
Heritage Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–51.3 mi419Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Christopher Elementary School is listed in Tonawanda, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Christopher Elementary School

St Christopher Elementary School is a private elementary school in Tonawanda, NY, serving approximately 252 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #695 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Christopher Elementary School

What grades does St Christopher Elementary School serve?

St Christopher Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Christopher Elementary School?

St Christopher Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Christopher Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Christopher Elementary School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Christopher Elementary School rank in NY?

St Christopher Elementary School ranks #695 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is St Christopher Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Christopher Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Christopher Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Christopher Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Christopher Elementary School a religious school?

St Christopher Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
252
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.4 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Erie County
Area population (ZIP 14150)
41,585
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
41.7
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 14150; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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