B C Cate Elementary School serves 183 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Attendance Zone: B C CATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Montour Falls, NY, covering approximately 95.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
B C Cate Elementary School's student population of 183 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
183 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of B C Cate Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
92%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend B C Cate Elementary School?
183 students attend B C Cate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of B C Cate Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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