SCHOOL 7

www.dunkirkcsd.org

174 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

School 7, located at 348 Lake Shore Drive East, is a primary educational facility operating under the Dunkirk City School District in Dunkirk, New York. Situated near the shores of Lake Erie, the school serves as a foundational pillar for the local community, focusing on providing elementary-level education to a diverse student population. As part of the Dunkirk City School District, the school adheres to a curriculum designed to meet New York State academic standards while fostering an environment that emphasizes both personal development and community engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, School 7 functions as a key component of the district’s efforts to prepare students for future success through structured learning and support services. The school benefits from the resources and oversight of the broader Dunkirk City School District, which manages operations across the city to ensure equitable access to education. Families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or extracurricular opportunities can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website at http://www.dunkirkcsd.org.

174

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

7.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHOOL 7
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	102
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
102 (58.6 %)
White
63 (36.2 %)
Two or More
5 (2.9 %)
Black
2 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 50

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 1