SIDNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sidneycsd.org

527 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sidney Elementary School, located at 15 Pearl St E in Sidney, New York, serves as a foundational component of the Sidney Central School District. As a public primary school, it is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its young students. The school functions as a hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of early education and preparing children for the transition to the middle and high school levels within the district.

The school’s mission is supported by the broader resources of the Sidney Central School District, which focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that meets state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and community values, Sidney Elementary strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow, collaborate, and succeed in their formative years. For parents and community members, the district’s website serves as the primary portal for school calendars, academic resources, and administrative information regarding the school's operations.

527

Total Students

43.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SIDNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	476
Hispanic	21
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	23

White
476 (90.3 %)
Two or More
23 (4.4 %)
Hispanic
21 (4.0 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (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:	SIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)561-7701
Website:	http://www.sidneycsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 78

Ungraded 1