SEVENTY NINTH STREET SCHOOL

SEVENTY NINTH STREET SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in NIAGARA FALLS, NY with about 437 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 24 teachers, SEVENTY NINTH STREET 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.

Seventy-Ninth Street School is a public elementary school located in the LaSalle neighborhood of Niagara Falls, New York, serving students within the Niagara Falls City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that meets state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population through various support services and enrichment programs.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and students. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and maintaining a focus on a safe, supportive school climate, Seventy-Ninth Street School aims to cultivate lifelong learners. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or administrative news, the district’s official website provides comprehensive resources and updates for the school community.

For more information, contact SEVENTY NINTH STREET SCHOOL at (716) 278-7900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

551 79TH ST
NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304-2332
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SEVENTY NINTH STREET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NIAGARA FALLS, NY with about 437 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
437
Teachers:
24
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 437 students

White
69.6%
Black or African American
13.3%
Two or more races
11.2%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.1%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.