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Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,139 students in Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
3,139 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District, which is ranked #298 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#311 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.72
# American Indian Students
189 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
1%
# Asian Students
64 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
129 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
30%
# Black Students
80 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
2,438 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
78%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
237 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
9
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
198
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
195
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
234
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
245
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
231
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
244
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
217
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
240
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
268
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
249
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
246
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
274
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
278
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
11
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,044 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,293 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,044
$31,307
Spending / Student
$26,293
$32,183
Best Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2292 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #22.
Errick Road Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6839 Errick Rd
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 215-3240
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 215-3240
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Edward Town Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2292 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3150
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3150
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #44.
West Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5700 West St
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3200
Sanborn, NY 14132
(716) 215-3200
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Colonial Village Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1456 Saunders Stlmnt Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 215-3270
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
(716) 215-3270
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #66.
Tuscarora Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Mt Hope Rd
Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 215-3671
Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 215-3671
Grades: PK-6
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District?
Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,139 students.
What is the rank of Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District?
Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District is ranked #298 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District?
78% of Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District?
Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,293 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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