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Harry F Abate Elementary School

1625 Lockport St, Niagara Falls, NY 14305

About Harry F Abate Elementary School

Harry F. Abate is a school with about 702 students in grades 2-6 and student-teacher ratios of around 16.7 :1 (42 full-time teachers) (NCES data). Academic performance indicates approximately 22% proficiency in math and around 19% in reading/language arts- both below the State average of ~52% math and ~49% reading. The demographic information indicates that the school serves a student body that is about 75% minority (mostly Black) and about 80% are eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch-Making this a high poverty area. The median home values for the surrounding ZIP 14305 are around $145,000. The school is focused on foundational learning with a community with low housing costs and significant diversity, but the academic performance suggests that there is a lot of room for improvement. This gives families a well-rounded snapshot of the context of Harry F. Abate when comparing it to comparable elementary schools in New York.

Harry F Abate Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1625 Lockport St, Niagara Falls, NY 14305

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Phone

(716) 278-7960

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 19%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 19% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
702
Total Students
$68417
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 114 IN STEM IN STATE

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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: 8:45AM - 3:20PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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 27.1%
Asian 3.2%
Hispanic 10.4%
Black 41%
Two+ Races 16.4%
Native Am. 2%
White
27.1%
Asian
3.2%
Hispanic
10.4%
Black
41%
Two+ Races
16.4%
Native Am.
2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 702
48.8%
343 Female
51.2%
359 Male

Student Population

702 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

310 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

An artist from Massachusetts completed a new mural at the school titled "Discover the Future: Explore the Past". The artwork, funded through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, was installed in November 2024. It features local history, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad, and themes of education and discovery.

FAQ

Q1. Which grades does Harry F. Abate Elementary School offer?

Ans: It offers grades 2-6.

Q2. What does Harry F. Abate have an enrichment program for?

Ans: The Enrichment Program is intended for advanced learners in grades 2E-6E.

Q3. What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry F. Abate Elementary?

Ans: The ratio is about 16.6:1.

Q4. What is the academic goal of Harry F. Abate Elementary?

Ans: To ensure that all students meet or exceed New York State standards.

Q5. Where is the Harry F. Abate Elementary School located?

Ans: 1625 Lockport Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305.

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

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

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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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