Paul B D Temple Elementary School

3470 Cemetery St
Kennedy, NY 14747
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Paul B D Temple Elementary School serves 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Paul B D Temple Elementary School's student population of 264 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Paul B D Temple Elementary School is 0.13, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
5%
29%
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Black
2%
16%
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White
93%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Paul B D Temple Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Paul B D Temple Elementary School often compared to?
Paul B D Temple Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert H Jackson Elementary School, Milton J Fletcher Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Paul B D Temple Elementary School?
264 students attend Paul B D Temple Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Paul B D Temple Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul B D Temple Elementary School?
Paul B D Temple Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paul B D Temple Elementary School offer ?
Paul B D Temple Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul B D Temple Elementary School part of?
Paul B D Temple Elementary School is part of Falconer Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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