SCHOOL 5

www.dunkirkcsd.org

152 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

School 5, located at 117 Brigham Road in Dunkirk, New York, is a primary educational institution operating under the Dunkirk City School District. As a key component of the district’s elementary program, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction and social development for young students within the Dunkirk community. The school environment is structured to support the diverse needs of its student population, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students.

In addition to its classroom-based academics, School 5 functions as part of a larger district-wide mission to prepare students for success in secondary education and beyond. Through the Dunkirk City School District’s resources, the school integrates technology and support services to help students meet state educational requirements. For more detailed information regarding specific grade levels, academic calendars, or district policies, parents and community members can visit the official district website at [www.dunkirkcsd.org](http://www.dunkirkcsd.org).

152

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL 5
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	119
Black	3
Two or More	3

Hispanic
119 (78.3%)
White
27 (17.8%)
Black
3 (2.0%)
Two or More
3 (2.0%)

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:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	152
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 47