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Cataract Elementary School

6431 Girard Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14304

Ranked 1839 of 2292 in new york

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Cataract Elementary School

6431 Girard Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14304

About Cataract Elementary School

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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

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

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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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.....

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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.

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

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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