Enrollment
152
Elementary
DISTRICT 255 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DUNKIRK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 360942000722
SCHOOL 5
117 BRIGHAM RD, DUNKIRK, NY 14048 · (716) 366-9300 · Chautauqua County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL152 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
8.9:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.3:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
117 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 54 | 36% |
| Grade 1 | 51 | 34% |
| Grade 2 | 47 | 31% |
Student demographics
35%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 5
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL 5 this school | 152 | 77.0% | N/A |
| PS 18 EDWARD BUSH BROOKLYN | 149 | 75.2% | 27.1% |
| SCHOOL 7 DUNKIRK | 134 | 79.1% | N/A |
| STAR ACADEMY PS 63 (THE) NEW YORK | 187 | 78.6% | 32.3% |
| AMBER CHARTER SCHOOL INWOOD NEW YORK | 179 | 84.4% | 53.4% |
| SCHOOL 3 DUNKIRK | 157 | 67.5% | N/A |
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 5 ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Chautauqua County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 152 | #2,492 of 2,585 | #23 of 26 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 77.0% | #853 of 2,534 | #5 of 26 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -24.8% | #443 of 1,757 | #5 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
152
-45 (-23%) vs 2020
-36% since 1990-91, when it was 237
Student : Teacher
8.9:1
was 10.4:1
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 | 152 | 17 | 8.9:1 | 77% (117) |
| 2023-24 | 147 | 13.1 | 11.3:1 | 58% (85) |
| 2022-23 | 140 | 10.6 | 13.3:1 | 77% (108) |
| 2020-21 | 197 | 19 | 10.4:1 | 71% (139) |
| 2017-18 | 202 | 19 | 10.6:1 | 58% (117) |
| 2015-16 | 193 | 18 | 10.7:1 | 53% (103) |
| 2010-11 | 181 | 18 | 10.1:1 | 81% (146) |
| 2000-01 | 207 | 18 | 11.5:1 | 72% (149) |
| 1990-91 | 237 | 12 | 19.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SCHOOL 5.
About SCHOOL 5
SCHOOL 5 sits in DUNKIRK, New York, and is classified as an elementary school. The school runs kindergarten through 2 and enrolls 152 students. By comparison, elementary schools in New York enroll about 443 students on average.
A total of 5 schools make up DUNKIRK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, with 1,900 students enrolled.
Hispanic students are 78% of those enrolled at SCHOOL 5. The rest of enrollment is 18% White. Census estimates put the Hispanic share of Chautauqua County's population at about 10%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 35, compared with 70 nationally.
Based on 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, SCHOOL 5 has a ratio of 8.9:1. The average for elementary schools in New York, 12.8:1, is higher. Income data for the school show 77% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Chautauqua County, the average is 57%.
In the wider Chautauqua County area, median household income comes to about $58,351, roughly 25% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Chautauqua County's 51 public schools enroll about 17,056 students and include SCHOOL 5.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, DUNKIRK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, is about 0.6 miles. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Town: Distant.
The school shrank from 197 students in 2020-21 to 152 in 2024-25. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (8.9:1) than in 2020-21 (10.4:1).
On allk12, people connected to SCHOOL 5 can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Members of the school community can share what they know.
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 3Elementary · 157 students
- SCHOOL 7Elementary · 134 students
Other schools in DUNKIRK
- DUNKIRK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 882 students
- DUNKIRK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLElementary · 575 students
- SCHOOL 3Elementary · 157 students
- SCHOOL 7Elementary · 134 students
Other School 5 schools
3 other US public schools in 2 states are named School 5. SCHOOL 5 is the 4th largest of the 4.
Nearby schools
- DUNKIRK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL0.6 mi · 575
- DUNKIRK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL0.6 mi · 882
- SCHOOL 31.2 mi · 157
- SCHOOL 71.7 mi · 134
- FREDONIA HIGH SCHOOL3.2 mi · 461
- FREDONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL3.2 mi · 453
Frequently asked questions
About SCHOOL 5What is the total enrollment at SCHOOL 5?
SCHOOL 5 enrolls approximately 152 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does SCHOOL 5 serve?
SCHOOL 5 serves grades KG-02.
How many teachers does SCHOOL 5 have?
SCHOOL 5 employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at SCHOOL 5?
At SCHOOL 5, the student body is approximately 18% White, 78% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is SCHOOL 5 public or private?
SCHOOL 5 is a public K-12 school, overseen by DUNKIRK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.