Very Good
#1682 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 35% in state
Based on limited data
Charlotte Sidway School
Elementary School · Grand Island Central School District · Grand Island, NY
A Grand Island Central School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
2451 BASELINE RD, Grand Island, NY 14072
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charlotte Sidway School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low64/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,036
Median home value
$302,800
Median rent
$1,222/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Seventy Ninth Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–6 | 3.9 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Tonawanda Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 807 | Compare → |
| Catholic Academy of Niagara FallsPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 4.0 mi | 142 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grand Island Central School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charlotte Sidway School is listed in GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charlotte Sidway School
Charlotte Sidway School is a public elementary school in Grand Island, NY, part of Grand Island Central School District, serving approximately 437 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,682 of 4,742 schools in NY. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charlotte Sidway School
What grades does Charlotte Sidway School serve?
Charlotte Sidway School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Charlotte Sidway School?
Charlotte Sidway School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Sidway School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Sidway School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charlotte Sidway School rank in NY?
Charlotte Sidway School ranks #1,682 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Charlotte Sidway School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charlotte Sidway School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Charlotte Sidway School a charter school?
No, Charlotte Sidway School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charlotte Sidway School a Title I school?
No, Charlotte Sidway School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charlotte Sidway School?
23.1% of students at Charlotte Sidway School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (716) 773-8870
- Area population (ZIP 14072)
- 21,441
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14072; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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