Sidney Elementary School

15 Pearl St E
Sidney, NY 13838
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sidney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sidney Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sun. Jun 28, 2026
School Mascot
Sabers

School Rankings

Sidney Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sidney Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3164 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
41%
52%
36%
49%
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
89%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Sabers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sidney Elementary School's ranking?
Sidney Elementary School is ranked #3164 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Sidney Elementary School often compared to?
Sidney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Afton Elementary School, Greenlawn Elementary School, Delaware Academy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Sidney Elementary School?
504 students attend Sidney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sidney Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sidney Elementary School?
Sidney Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sidney Elementary School offer ?
Sidney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sidney Elementary School part of?
Sidney Elementary School is part of Sidney Central School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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