- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dunkirk, NY
School 5
Federal NCES profile for School 5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360942000722
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School 5 earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Dunkirk · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
School 5 has class sizes larger than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School 5 ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Dunkirk, NY.
School address
District: Dunkirk City School District · New York
NCES ID 360942000722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
School 5 grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360942000722 · Dunkirk, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
152 enr · 15.2:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Dunkirk Senior High School (882 students)
School 5 grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
School 5 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
- School 3 157
School 3
157 students
- This school 152
School 5
152 students
- School 7 134
School 7
134 students
What this shows School 5 reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How School 5 compares
School 5 is a growing 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 37% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New York - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
83.6%
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 78.3%
White 17.8%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, School 5 is less 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 5 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 3 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School 7 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School 5'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
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- 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 (~152 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about School 5
How many students attend School 5?
School 5 has 152 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dunkirk, NY. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 5?
The student-teacher ratio at School 5 is 15.2:1, which is 29% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School 5?
77.1% of students at School 5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School 5?
The largest demographic group at School 5 is Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment, in Dunkirk, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School 5?
School 5 has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 5 rank among elementary schools in Dunkirk?
By Resource Investment Index, School 5 ranks #3 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 School 5, Dunkirk City School District also operates Dunkirk Senior High School (882 students), Dunkirk Intermediate School (575 students), and School 3 (157 students). See the Dunkirk City School District district page for the complete list.