- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Island, NY
Charlotte Sidway School
Federal NCES profile for Charlotte Sidway School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360702000462
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlotte Sidway School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlotte Sidway School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Sidway School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Grand Island, NY.
School address
District: Grand Island Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360702000462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Charlotte Sidway School shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 360702000462 · Grand Island, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 12.3:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Island Senior High School (868 students)
Charlotte Sidway School shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Charlotte Sidway School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Island S
Grand Island Senior High School
868 students
- Veronica E Con
Veronica E Connor Middle School
614 students
- Huth Road Scho
Huth Road School
473 students
- This school
Charlotte Sidway School
454 students
- Kaegebein Scho
Kaegebein School
420 students
What this shows Charlotte Sidway School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charlotte Sidway School compares
Charlotte Sidway School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,011
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.7%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Charlotte Sidway School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Grand Island Central School District reports $21,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charlotte Sidway School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veronica E Connor Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huth Road School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kaegebein School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlotte Sidway School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte Sidway School
How many students attend Charlotte Sidway School?
Charlotte Sidway School has 454 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Island, NY. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Sidway School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Sidway School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charlotte Sidway School?
17.6% of students at Charlotte Sidway School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlotte Sidway School?
The largest demographic group at Charlotte Sidway School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlotte Sidway School?
Charlotte Sidway School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charlotte Sidway School rank among public schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte Sidway School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Grand Island, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Grand Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Island Central School District?
Besides Charlotte Sidway School, Grand Island Central School District also operates Grand Island Senior High School (868 students), Veronica E Connor Middle School (614 students), and Huth Road School (473 students). See the Grand Island Central School District district page for the complete list.