- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dunkirk, NY
Dunkirk Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Dunkirk Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360942000718
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunkirk Intermediate School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Dunkirk · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunkirk Intermediate School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunkirk Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dunkirk, NY.
School address
District: Dunkirk City School District · New York
NCES ID 360942000718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Dunkirk Intermediate School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.7 → 66.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 360942000718 · Dunkirk, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 11.7:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dunkirk Senior High School (882 students)
Dunkirk Intermediate School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.7 → 66.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Dunkirk Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dunkirk Senior
Dunkirk Senior High School
882 students
- This school
Dunkirk Intermediate School
575 students
- School 3 157
School 3
157 students
- School 5 152
School 5
152 students
- School 7 134
School 7
134 students
What this shows Dunkirk Intermediate School reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunkirk Intermediate School compares
Dunkirk Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.6%
White 31.8%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Dunkirk Intermediate School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Dunkirk City School District reports $25,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunkirk Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkirk Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School 3 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 5 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 7 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunkirk Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dunkirk Intermediate School
How many students attend Dunkirk Intermediate School?
Dunkirk Intermediate School has 575 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dunkirk, NY. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunkirk Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunkirk Intermediate School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunkirk Intermediate School?
72.8% of students at Dunkirk Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunkirk Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Dunkirk Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment, in Dunkirk, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunkirk Intermediate School?
Dunkirk Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dunkirk Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Dunkirk?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunkirk Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dunkirk, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dunkirk on the city page.
What other schools are in Dunkirk City School District?
Besides Dunkirk Intermediate School, Dunkirk City School District also operates Dunkirk Senior High School (882 students), School 3 (157 students), and School 5 (152 students). See the Dunkirk City School District district page for the complete list.