Serving 152 students in grades Kindergarten-2, School 5 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SCHOOL 5 serves the entire district in Dunkirk, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 14.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the nearest zone edge and extending up to 5.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 5's student population of 152 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Learning for all... whatever it takes!
School Rankings
The diversity score of School 5 is 0.36, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
78%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
18%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 5?
152 students attend School 5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of School 5 students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 5?
School 5 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 5 offer ?
School 5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 5 part of?
School 5 is part of Dunkirk City School District.
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