Sidney Center Elementary School serves 72 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
72 students

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
30%

Black
6%
16%

White
93%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sidney Center Elementary School?
72 students attend Sidney Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Sidney Center Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Sidney Center Elementary School offer ?
Sidney Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sidney Center Elementary School part of?
Sidney Center Elementary School is part of Sidney Central School District.
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