Enrollment
157
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+90% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School 3 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at School 3
School 3 is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Dunkirk, New York, enrolling 157 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 99% of New York schools and 90% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of New York schools, with 157 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 205 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #202, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (32%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 94.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dunkirk City School District also operates Dunkirk Senior High School (882 students) and Dunkirk Intermediate School (575 students) alongside School 3.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How School 3 compares
School 3 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,542
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dunkirk City School District, which includes School 3.
$23,542
Per student
-11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.5%
State 66.6%
Federal 17.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is School 3 a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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