Harry F Abate Elementary School vs Henry J Kalfas Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry F Abate Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
650 students
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
304 students
| Measure | Harry F Abate Elementary School Niagara Falls, New York | Henry J Kalfas Magnet School Niagara Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2417 of 2,536 | #2483 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44896 of 50,301 | #46478 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 650 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 6% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 15% |
| city | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry F Abate Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 17.2).
- •Harry F Abate Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 15%).
- •Harry F Abate Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 6%).
- •Henry J Kalfas Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 83.2%).
- •Henry J Kalfas Magnet School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.1).
- •Harry F Abate Elementary School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 304.
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 Harry F Abate Elementary School better than Henry J Kalfas Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Harry F Abate Elementary School ranks higher (19.9 vs 17.2 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 Harry F Abate Elementary School and Henry J Kalfas Magnet School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry F Abate Elementary School: 650. Henry J Kalfas Magnet School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry F Abate Elementary School and Henry J Kalfas Magnet School rank in New York?
Harry F Abate Elementary School is 2417th of 2,536 and Henry J Kalfas Magnet School is 2483rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).