DUNKIRK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 620 Marauder Drive in Dunkirk, New York, the Dunkirk City School District is an active public school system anchored in the Jamestown-Dunkirk metropolitan area. Situated in a distant town setting within Chautauqua County, the district operates five dedicated school facilities that provide a continuous educational framework from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as specialized ungraded programming. Serving a total enrollment of nearly 2,000 students—1,980 learners across all grade levels—the district features a rich and diverse student population, with a prominent Hispanic majority of over 1,200 students alongside significant White, multiracial, and Black student communities.

To foster an engaging learning environment across its campuses, the district maintains a substantial operational and instructional workforce. Federal education data for the 2024–2025 academic year highlights a staff of nearly 846 full-time equivalent employees, including approximately 426 certified teachers, 68 instructional aides, and over 350 dedicated support personnel. This strong ratio of educators and support professionals enables the district to deliver tailored academic programs and community-centered services. Families, students, and researchers can explore further opportunities and district updates by contacting the central office directly at (716) 366-9300 or by visiting their official portal at dunkirkcsd.org.
5
Total Schools
1,980
Total Students
425.6
Full-Time Teachers
4.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DUNKIRK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White629
Hispanic1,211
Black58
Asian3
Two or More74
American Indian5
  • Hispanic
    1,211 (61.2%)
  • White
    629 (31.8%)
  • Two or More
    74 (3.7%)
  • Black
    58 (2.9%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in DUNKIRK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle0
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:1,980*
Teachers (FTE):425.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.7
Schools in DUNKIRK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 6 Schools