GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 1100 Ransom Road in Grand Island, New York, the Grand Island Central School District is an active, non-charter public school system serving a thriving suburban community within the greater Buffalo-Cheektowaga metropolitan region. Operating five public schools, the district offers a continuous academic pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, along with specialized ungraded educational programs. With a total enrollment of 2,854 students across all grade levels, Grand Island provides a welcoming and structured learning environment that supports young learners from early childhood development all the way through high school graduation.

To foster student achievement and well-being, the district maintains a robust operational foundation supported by a substantial workforce. The district employs nearly 490 full-time equivalent teachers, complemented by 44 instructional aides and more than 370 support personnel, creating a comprehensive team of over 910 full-time equivalent staff members dedicated to academic instruction, administrative leadership, and student services. For families, students, and educational researchers looking to explore the district further, additional resources and contact information can be accessed via their official website at www.grandislandschools.org or by calling the main district line at (716) 773-8800.
5
Total Schools
2,854
Total Students
489.5
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White2,415
Hispanic151
Black52
Asian99
Two or More132
American Indian5
  • White
    2,415 (84.6%)
  • Hispanic
    151 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    132 (4.6%)
  • Asian
    99 (3.5%)
  • Black
    52 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:2,854*
Teachers (FTE):489.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8
Schools in GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 5 Schools