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B C Cate Elementary School

262 Canal St
Montour Falls, NY 14865
(School attendance zone shown in map)
B C Cate Elementary School serves 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-3. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

B C Cate Elementary School's student population of 204 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of B C Cate Elementary School is 0.17, 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
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
n/a
15%
White
91%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend B C Cate Elementary School?
204 students attend B C Cate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of B C Cate Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of B C Cate Elementary School?
B C Cate Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does B C Cate Elementary School offer ?
B C Cate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is B C Cate Elementary School part of?
B C Cate Elementary School is part of Odessa-Montour Central School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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