B C Cate Elementary School

262 Canal St
Montour Falls, NY 14865
(School attendance zone shown in map)
B C Cate Elementary School serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

B C Cate Elementary School's student population of 227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of B C Cate Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
2%
29%
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Black
n/a
16%
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White
93%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of B C Cate Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend B C Cate Elementary School?
227 students attend B C Cate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of B C Cate Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of B C Cate Elementary School?
B C Cate Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does B C Cate Elementary School offer ?
B C Cate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is B C Cate Elementary School part of?
B C Cate Elementary School is part of Odessa-Montour Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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