- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
South Side Elementary School held near 175 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 360639000422 · Canastota, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 10.1:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Canastota High School (373 students)
South Side Elementary School held near 175 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Side Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canastota High
Canastota High School
373 students
- Roberts Street
Roberts Street Middle School
370 students
- Peterboro Stre
Peterboro Street Elementary School
260 students
- This school
South Side Elementary School
182 students
What this shows South Side Elementary School reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Side Elementary School compares
South Side Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$26,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Canastota Central School District reports $26,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~182 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.