SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.canastotacsd.org

180 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

South Side Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Canastota, New York. Serving as a key component of the Canastota Central School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and comprehensive learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual development and social-emotional growth, aiming to build a strong foundation for future success as students progress through the district’s educational pipeline.

Beyond standard academic instruction, South Side Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and personal development, the school strives to prepare its young learners to be responsible, engaged members of the broader Canastota community. For families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or district policies, the school’s information is managed and accessible through the official Canastota Central School District website.

180

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
166 (92.2 %)
Two or More
11 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.6 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CANASTOTA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)697-6372
Website:	http://www.canastotacsd.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 87