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#3230 of 4,742 schools in NY
South Side Elementary School
Elementary School · Canastota Central School District · Canastota, NY
A Canastota Central School District elementary school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 HIGH ST, Canastota, NY 13032
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Side Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Side Elementary 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low144/100K
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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
$74,217
Median home value
$148,900
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 4.9 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| North Broad Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 151 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Canastota Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $27,134NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Side Elementary School is listed in CANASTOTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Side Elementary School
South Side Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canastota, NY, part of Canastota Central School District, serving approximately 175 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,230 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Side Elementary School
What grades does South Side Elementary School serve?
South Side Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend South Side Elementary School?
South Side Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Elementary School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Side Elementary School rank in NY?
South Side Elementary School ranks #3,230 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is South Side Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Side Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at South Side Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Side Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Side Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Side Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Side Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Side Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Side Elementary School?
49.7% of students at South Side Elementary 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (315) 697-6372
- Area population (ZIP 13032)
- 12,964
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 13032; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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