Cataract Elementary School vs Gaskill Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cataract Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
496 students
Gaskill Preparatory School
Niagara Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
447 students
| Measure | Cataract Elementary School Niagara Falls, New York | Gaskill Preparatory School Niagara Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2034 of 2,536 | #741 of 785 |
| National rank | #38251 of 50,301 | #13859 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 496 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 18% |
| city | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cataract Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 19.5).
- •Cataract Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 18%).
- •Cataract Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Cataract Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 79.4%).
- •Gaskill Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.0).
- •Cataract Elementary School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 447.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cataract Elementary School better than Gaskill Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), Cataract Elementary School ranks higher (30.4 vs 19.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cataract Elementary School and Gaskill Preparatory School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cataract Elementary School: 496. Gaskill Preparatory School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cataract Elementary School and Gaskill Preparatory School rank in New York?
Cataract Elementary School is 2034th of 2,536 and Gaskill Preparatory School is 741st of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).