B C Cate Elementary School

262 Canal St
Montour Falls, NY 14865
(School attendance zone shown in map)
B C Cate Elementary School serves 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

B C Cate Elementary School's student population of 183 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
183 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of B C Cate Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
31%
Black
n/a
15%
White
92%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Odessa-Montour Central School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend B C Cate Elementary School?
183 students attend B C Cate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of B C Cate Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 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 14:1, 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-2 (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-2
  • Enrollment: 183 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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