Charlotte Sidway School serves 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Attendance Zone: Charlotte Sidway School's attendance zone covers the entire Grand Island, NY school district, encompassing an area of approximately 33.3 square miles. This zone typically allows for a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charlotte Sidway School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
454 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Rankings
The diversity score of Charlotte Sidway School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
6%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
83%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Charlotte Sidway School?
454 students attend Charlotte Sidway School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Charlotte Sidway School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charlotte Sidway School?
Charlotte Sidway School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charlotte Sidway School offer ?
Charlotte Sidway School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charlotte Sidway School part of?
Charlotte Sidway School is part of Grand Island Central School District.
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