Niagara Charter School

Niagara Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Niagara Charter School District located in Niagara Falls, New York. With a diverse student population of 342 students, the school faces academic performance challenges, as evidenced by its below-average proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the state average. Despite spending a relatively high amount per student and having a slightly lower student-teacher ratio, the school's overall ranking among New York elementary schools is low, receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's student population is quite diverse, with a significant representation of African American, Hispanic, and multiracial students. However, the school's academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, is a concern, with proficiency rates ranging from 17.95% in 5th grade to 36.96% in 3rd grade, compared to the state averages of 45.09% to 44.89%. In Math, the school's proficiency rates range from 24.44% in 5th grade to 69.77% in 3rd grade, also below the state averages of 49.69% to 53.68%.

The high percentage of students (90.06%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch at Niagara Charter School indicates that the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, which may present additional challenges in terms of providing resources and support for students and their families. While the school's spending per student is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is slightly lower than the national average, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes for the students.