Enrollment
157
Elementary
DISTRICT 255 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DUNKIRK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 360942000720
SCHOOL 3
742 LAMPHERE ST, DUNKIRK, NY 14048 · (716) 366-9300 · Chautauqua County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL157 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.5:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.3:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
68%
106 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 42 | 27% |
| Kindergarten | 44 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 38 | 24% |
| Grade 2 | 33 | 21% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within DUNKIRK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like SCHOOL 3
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL 3 this school | 157 | 67.5% | N/A |
| EARTH SCHOOL NEW YORK | 175 | 61.7% | 49.0% |
| CASTLE BRIDGE SCHOOL NEW YORK | 195 | 64.6% | 57.4% |
| SCHOOL 7 DUNKIRK | 134 | 79.1% | N/A |
| PS 18 EDWARD BUSH BROOKLYN | 149 | 75.2% | 27.1% |
| 47 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AND ENGLISH LOWER SCHOOL (THE) NEW YORK | 172 | 73.8% | 52.3% |
Matched among New York elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where SCHOOL 3 ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Chautauqua County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 157 | #2,485 of 2,585 | #22 of 26 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 67.5% | #1,023 of 2,534 | #10 of 26 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -37.5% | #152 of 1,757 | #2 of 20 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
157
-72 (-31%) vs 2020
-30% since 1990-91, when it was 224
Student : Teacher
9.5:1
was 12.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 157 | 16.5 | 9.5:1 | 68% (106) |
| 2023-24 | 137 | 11.4 | 12.1:1 | 55% (75) |
| 2022-23 | 147 | 7.5 | 19.6:1 | 79% (116) |
| 2020-21 | 229 | 19 | 12.1:1 | 85% (194) |
| 2017-18 | 251 | 21 | 11.9:1 | 70% (176) |
| 2015-16 | 251 | 19 | 13.2:1 | 70% (176) |
| 2010-11 | 245 | 23 | 10.7:1 | 86% (210) |
| 2000-01 | 274 | 18 | 15.2:1 | 89% (244) |
| 1990-91 | 224 | 12 | 18.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SCHOOL 3.
About SCHOOL 3
SCHOOL 3 is a small elementary school based in DUNKIRK, New York. The school reports 157 students in pre-K through 2. The school's enrollment is 65% smaller than the 443 average for elementary schools in New York.
DUNKIRK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (5 schools, 1,900 students) runs SCHOOL 3.
Hispanic students are the majority at SCHOOL 3, with 61% of enrollment. Other groups make up 32% White, 4% Black, and 3% multiracial. Chautauqua County as a whole is about 10% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher. Pick two students at random and there is a 53% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The school reported 16.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 9.5:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 12.8:1 average for elementary schools in New York. Eligible students account for 68% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Chautauqua County is 57%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Chautauqua County show that the median household income is $58,351, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 25%, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. Besides SCHOOL 3, Chautauqua County has 50 other public schools.
The closest public school, DUNKIRK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, is about 0.6 miles from SCHOOL 3. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
SCHOOL 3 is in a town some distance from an urbanized area, a location NCES labels Town: Distant.
Enrollment at SCHOOL 3 dropped 31% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 229 to 157 students. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 12.1:1; by 2024-25 it was 9.5:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss school safety, transportation, and start times at SCHOOL 3. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Chautauqua County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
125,544
Census ACS
Median income
$58,351
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
51
17,056 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DUNKIRK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- DUNKIRK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 882 students
- DUNKIRK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementary · 575 students
- SCHOOL 5Elementary · 152 students
- SCHOOL 7Elementary · 134 students
Other schools in DUNKIRK
- DUNKIRK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 882 students
- DUNKIRK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementary · 575 students
- SCHOOL 5Elementary · 152 students
- SCHOOL 7Elementary · 134 students
Other School 3 schools
2 other US public schools in 2 states are named School 3. SCHOOL 3 is the 3rd largest of the 3.
Nearby schools
- DUNKIRK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL0.6 mi · 575
- DUNKIRK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL0.8 mi · 882
- SCHOOL 71.2 mi · 134
- SCHOOL 51.2 mi · 152
- FREDONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.3 mi · 432
- FREDONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL2.3 mi · 453
Frequently asked questions
About SCHOOL 3What is the total enrollment at SCHOOL 3?
SCHOOL 3 enrolls approximately 157 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does SCHOOL 3 serve?
SCHOOL 3 serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SCHOOL 3?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SCHOOL 3 is approximately 9.5:1 (16 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at SCHOOL 3?
At SCHOOL 3, the student body is approximately 32% White, 61% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees SCHOOL 3?
SCHOOL 3 is overseen by DUNKIRK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT in Chautauqua County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.