SCHOOL 3

www.dunkirkcsd.org

157 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

School 3, located at 742 Lamphere Street in Dunkirk, New York, is a primary educational institution operating under the Dunkirk City School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it serves as a foundational pillar for the local community, focusing on the academic and social-emotional development of its students during their early formative years. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that encourages curiosity, literacy, and fundamental skill-building in alignment with New York State educational standards.

Being part of the Dunkirk City School District, School 3 emphasizes inclusivity and the success of its diverse student body. The district’s broader mission focuses on preparing students for future academic challenges through a combination of rigorous curriculum and supportive instructional strategies. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for engagement, with the official district website (http://www.dunkirkcsd.org) providing essential resources, including school calendars, policy information, and updates regarding district-wide initiatives and student services.

157

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL 3
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	95
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	5

Hispanic
95 (60.5%)
White
50 (31.8%)
Black
6 (3.8%)
Two or More
5 (3.2%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DUNKIRK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)366-9300
Website:	http://www.dunkirkcsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 33