NIAGARA CHARTER SCHOOL

NIAGARA CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the NIAGARA CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in NIAGARA FALLS, NY with about 347 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 20 teachers, NIAGARA CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 CHARTER SCHOOL, located in Niagara Falls, New York, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a commitment to high academic standards and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By operating as a charter school, it maintains a degree of autonomy that allows for specialized educational programming, smaller learning environments, and a focus on fostering a strong, supportive school culture.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating core academics with character development and community engagement. Their mission focuses on closing the achievement gap by providing personalized attention and utilizing data-driven instruction to meet the diverse needs of their student population. Through its location on Lockport Road, the school serves as a vital educational resource for the Niagara Falls community, aiming to provide families with a high-quality alternative to traditional district-run public schools.

For more information, contact NIAGARA CHARTER SCHOOL at (716) 297-4520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2077 LOCKPORT RD
NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304
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NIAGARA CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in NIAGARA FALLS, NY with about 347 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF CHARTER SCHOOLS
Total Students:
347
Teachers:
20
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
6th 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 347 students

Black or African American
54.5%
White
19.9%
Two or more races
14.1%
Hispanic/Latino
9.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.7%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

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.