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School 3

742 Lamphere St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, School 3 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 25-29%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

School 3 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

School 3's student population of 137 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning for all... whatever it takes!

School Rankings

The diversity score of School 3 is 0.53, 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)
(21-22)
25-29%
46%
20-24%
49%
50-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
61%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
32%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 3?
137 students attend School 3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of School 3 students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 3?
School 3 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 3 offer ?
School 3 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 3 part of?
School 3 is part of Dunkirk City School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 25-29%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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