Cataract Elementary School (2026 List)

About Cataract Elementary School

Cataract Elementary School has approximately 534 students in grades PreK-6 and is located in the Niagara Falls City School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is almost 15:1 with 35 teachers currently working full time. For academic achievement, 21% of students demonstrate proficiency in math and reading, which is lower than the New York state averages of 52% and 49%, respectively. For science, though, students show proficiency levels of 80-84%. Science achievement ranks the school in the top 50% of all other schools in New York State. In terms of demographics, approximately 45% of the students are White, 28% Black, 17% Two or More Races, 8% Hispanic, and 2% Asian. The average home value for ZIP code 14304 is about $145,000 indicating that the median home value for that area is relatively low. Cataract is a considerable elementary school in New York.

Cataract Elementary School Contact Information

Address

6431 Girard Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14304

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Phone

(716) 278-9120

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Website

https://www.nfschools.net/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%

Reading 21%

State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 21% in Reading.

38

Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

534

Total Students

$68417

Avg. Teacher Salary

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15AM - 4:00PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 45%

Asian 1.1%

Hispanic 7.9%

Black 27.9%

Two+ Races 17.3%

Native Am. 1%

White

45%

Asian

1.1%

Hispanic

7.9%

Black

27.9%

Two+ Races

17.3%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 534

49.9%

266 Female

50.1%

268 Male

Student Population

534 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

498 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In early October 2025, the school hosted a "Say Yes" kickoff event for the Niagara Falls community, offering students and families academic support and resources.

FAQ

Q1. Which grades are served by Cataract Elementary School?

Ans: Pre-K - 6th Grade.

Q2. What is the student to teacher ratio at Cataract Elementary?

Ans: About 15:1.

Q3. What special programs does Cataract Elementary School have?

Ans: Music, band, and chorus programs.

Q4. Where is Cataract Elementary School located?

Ans: Niagara Falls, NY 14304.

Q5. How does Cataract Elementary stacks up against best elementary schools in New York?

Ans: Strong arts and community input.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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