Enrollment
182
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canastota, NY
South Side Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Side Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360639000422
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Side Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Canastota · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Side Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Side Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Canastota, NY.
School address
District: Canastota Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360639000422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Side Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Side Elementary School
South Side Elementary School is a small elementary school in Canastota, New York, enrolling 182 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of New York schools, with 182 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 226 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #122.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Canastota Central School District also operates Canastota High School (373 students) and Roberts Street Middle School (370 students) alongside South Side Elementary 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 South Side Elementary School compares
South Side Elementary 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$24,415
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
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 92.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, South Side Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canastota Central School District, which includes South Side Elementary School.
$24,415
Per student
-8%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 49.5%
Federal 15.9%
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 South Side Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canastota High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roberts Street Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peterboro Street Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Side Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary 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 (~182 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Side Elementary School
How many students attend South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has 182 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canastota, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Side Elementary School?
42.2% of students at South Side Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Side Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Side Elementary School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Canastota, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 South Side Elementary School rank among public schools in Canastota?
By Resource Investment Index, South Side Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Canastota, 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 Canastota on the city page.
Is South Side Elementary School a good school?
South Side Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 Canastota Central School District?
Besides South Side Elementary School, Canastota Central School District also operates Canastota High School (373 students), Roberts Street Middle School (370 students), and Peterboro Street Elementary School (260 students). See the Canastota Central School District district page for the complete list.
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