Top Rankings
Grand Island Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,838 students in Grand Island Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Grand Island Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
2,838 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Grand Island Central School District, which is ranked #244 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#243 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.72
# American Indian Students
7 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
89 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
140 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
29%
# Black Students
53 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
2,416 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
85%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
133 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
199
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
236
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
210
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
220
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
178
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
209
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
201
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
217
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
251
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
200
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
217
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
227
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
215
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
22
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,226 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,453 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,226
$31,353
Spending / Student
$26,453
$32,230
Best Grand Island Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Island Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Ransom Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8820
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8820
Grades: 9-12
| 868 students
Rank: #22.
Kaegebein School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1690 Love Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8840
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8840
Grades: 2-5
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Huth Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1773 Huth Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8850
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8850
Grades: 2-5
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
Veronica E Connor Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Ransom Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8830
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8830
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: n/an/a
Charlotte Sidway School
Magnet School
2451 Baseline Rd
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8870
Grand Island, NY 14072
(716) 773-8870
Grades: PK-1
| 471 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grand Island Central School District?
Grand Island Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,838 students.
What is the rank of Grand Island Central School District?
Grand Island Central School District is ranked #244 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Island Central School District?
85% of Grand Island Central School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Island Central School District?
Grand Island Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Grand Island Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,453 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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