- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dunkirk, NY
School 3
Federal NCES profile for School 3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360942000720
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School 3 earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Dunkirk · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
School 3 has class sizes larger than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School 3 ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Dunkirk, NY.
School address
District: Dunkirk City School District · New York
NCES ID 360942000720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
School 3 shrank from 147 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 360942000720 · Dunkirk, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 22.4:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Dunkirk Senior High School (882 students)
School 3 shrank from 147 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
School 3 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dunkirk Senior
Dunkirk Senior High School
882 students
- Dunkirk Interm
Dunkirk Intermediate School
575 students
- This school 157
School 3
157 students
- School 5 152
School 5
152 students
- School 7 134
School 7
134 students
What this shows School 3 reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How School 3 compares
School 3 is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 90% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 90% above state mean
Top 99% in New York - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
94.9%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
White 31.8%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, School 3 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 School 3 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkirk Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunkirk Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School 5 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School 7 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School 3's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 other 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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about School 3
How many students attend School 3?
School 3 has 157 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dunkirk, NY. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 3?
The student-teacher ratio at School 3 is 22.4:1, which is 90% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School 3?
78.9% of students at School 3 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School 3?
The largest demographic group at School 3 is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in Dunkirk, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School 3?
School 3 has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School 3 rank among public schools in Dunkirk?
By Resource Investment Index, School 3 ranks #5 of 5 public 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 public schools in Dunkirk on the city page.
What other schools are in Dunkirk City School District?
Besides School 3, Dunkirk City School District also operates Dunkirk Senior High School (882 students), Dunkirk Intermediate School (575 students), and School 5 (152 students). See the Dunkirk City School District district page for the complete list.