B C Cate Elementary School serves 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
B C Cate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
B C Cate Elementary School's student population of 204 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of B C Cate Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
91%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend B C Cate Elementary School?
204 students attend B C Cate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of B C Cate Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 15:1, 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-3 (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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