HARRY F ABATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1625 LOCKPORT ST
NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14305

www.nfschools.net

695 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 6th

School Overview

Harry F. Abate Elementary School, located at 1625 Lockport Street in Niagara Falls, New York, is a public school operating under the Niagara Falls City School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a larger urban district, the school works to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares its diverse student population for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s presence is central to its neighborhood, and it maintains a focus on core curriculum standards while often incorporating extracurricular opportunities and community-oriented programs. By leveraging the resources provided by the Niagara Falls City School District, Harry F. Abate Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding specific academic initiatives, school policies, and calendar events by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.nfschools.net.

695

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARRY F ABATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	72
Black	285
Asian	22
Two or More	114
American Indian	14

Black
285 (41.0 %)
White
188 (27.1 %)
Two or More
114 (16.4 %)
Hispanic
72 (10.4 %)
Asian
22 (3.2 %)
American Indian
14 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)278-7960
Website:	http://www.nfschools.net
Grade Range:	2nd - 6th
Total Students:	695
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	528
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 170

Grade 4 170

Grade 5 186

Grade 6 153

Ungraded 1