NIAGARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Niagara Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Henderson County school district, located in Henderson, KY with about 299 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Niagara Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Niagara Elementary School, located in Henderson, Kentucky, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Henderson County School District. Situated on Highway 136 East, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, functioning as a primary hub for childhood education in the surrounding rural and residential areas. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes core curriculum standards while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its student body.

As part of the Henderson County public school system, Niagara Elementary focuses on preparing its young learners for success in middle school and beyond through a combination of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement. The school’s faculty and administration prioritize parent and community involvement, striving to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve academic growth. With a focus on small-community values, the school remains a pivotal fixture for families residing in the eastern portion of Henderson County.

For more information, contact Niagara Elementary School at (270) 831-5142 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13043 Hwy 136 E
Henderson, KY 42420
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NIAGARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Henderson, KY with about 299 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Henderson County
Total Students:
299
Teachers:
16.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 299 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NIAGARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
94.0%
Two or more races
3.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
55.5%
Male
44.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.