Cataract Elementary School vs Seventy Ninth Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 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
Seventy Ninth Street School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
415 students
| Measure | Cataract Elementary School Niagara Falls, New York | Seventy Ninth Street School Niagara Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2034 of 2,536 | #1998 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #38251 of 50,301 | #37305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 496 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 36% |
| city | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seventy Ninth Street School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 30.4).
- •Cataract Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Seventy Ninth Street School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Seventy Ninth Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 70.8%).
- •Cataract Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.4).
- •Cataract Elementary School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 415.
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 Seventy Ninth Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Seventy Ninth Street School ranks higher (31.9 vs 30.4 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 Seventy Ninth Street School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cataract Elementary School: 496. Seventy Ninth Street School: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cataract Elementary School and Seventy Ninth Street School rank in New York?
Cataract Elementary School is 2034th of 2,536 and Seventy Ninth Street School is 1998th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).