Charlotte Sidway School

2451 Baseline Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • 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)
Total Students
454 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
Blue and Gold

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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
6%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
83%
39%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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