Enrollment
454
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charlotte Sidway School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charlotte Sidway School
Charlotte Sidway School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Grand Island, New York, enrolling 454 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.6% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the New York average.
With 454 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 633 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #466, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Grand Island Central School District spends $19,939 per pupil, 25% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Grand Island Central School District also operates Grand Island Senior High School (868 students) and Veronica E Connor Middle School (614 students) alongside Charlotte Sidway School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charlotte Sidway School compares
Charlotte Sidway School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,939
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Island Central School District, which includes Charlotte Sidway School.
$19,939
Per student
-25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 35.6%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Charlotte Sidway School a good school?
Charlotte Sidway School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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