Overview
SCHOOL 5 is a public primary serving grades 0–2 in DUNKIRK, New York. The school enrolls 152 students. It is part of the DUNKIRK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–2
DistrictDUNKIRK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36013
CityDUNKIRK
ZIP14048
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360942000722
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment152
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino62.4%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native27.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %77%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)