At a glance
Reported students
454
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
473
Charlotte Sidway School: 454 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
11.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 433
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Charlotte Sidway School
Charlotte Sidway School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Grand Island. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Grand Island Central School District. NCES reports 454 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.9%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Charlotte Sidway School
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.8%
- Hispanic5.9%
- Black2.6%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Grand Island Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Huth Road School
Elementary · Grades 02–05
473 reported students
Kaegebein School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
420 reported students
Veronica E Connor Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
614 reported students
Grand Island Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
868 reported students
Public schools near Charlotte Sidway School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huth Road School Elementary · Grand Island Central School District | 02–05 | 473 | 1.7 mi |
| Kaegebein School Elementary · Grand Island Central School District | 01–05 | 420 | 2.4 mi |
| Tonawanda Elementary School Elementary · Tonawanda City School District | PK–05 | 785 | 3.9 mi |
| Seventy Ninth Street School Elementary · Niagara Falls City School District | PK–06 | 415 | 3.9 mi |
| Cataract Elementary School Elementary · Niagara Falls City School District | PK–06 | 496 | 4.1 mi |
| Drake School Elementary · North Tonawanda City School District | KG–03 | 242 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Sidway School
What grades does Charlotte Sidway School serve?
Charlotte Sidway School reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Grand Island Central School District.
How many students attend Charlotte Sidway School?
Charlotte Sidway School reported 454 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 433 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Charlotte Sidway School?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 454 students and 40 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Charlotte Sidway School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Charlotte Sidway School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Grand Island Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Charlotte Sidway School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Charlotte Sidway School in?
Charlotte Sidway School is part of Grand Island Central School District, based in Grand Island, NY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Charlotte Sidway School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Huth Road School (1.7 mi), Kaegebein School (2.4 mi), Tonawanda Elementary School (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.