Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

www.middletowncityschools.com

349 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Central Academy is a unique educational institution within the Middletown City School District, distinguished by its commitment to a "nongraded" instructional model. Unlike traditional elementary schools that group students strictly by age or grade level, Central Academy utilizes a flexible framework that allows students to progress through the curriculum at their own pace. This student-centered approach is designed to accommodate individual learning styles, strengths, and challenges, ensuring that children can master essential concepts before moving on to more advanced material.

By removing the pressure of traditional grade-level benchmarks, the school fosters a personalized learning environment that emphasizes long-term academic growth and mastery. The curriculum is integrated with the district’s broader educational goals, providing students with a robust foundation in core subjects while promoting social-emotional development. Located on Sophie Avenue, Central Academy serves as an alternative for families in the Middletown area who are seeking an educational experience that prioritizes individualized instruction and a tailored academic journey.

349

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	40
Black	76
Two or More	57

White
176 (50.4%)
Black
76 (21.8%)
Two or More
57 (16.3%)
Hispanic
40 (11.5%)

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:	Middletown City
Phone:	(513)420-4537
Website:	http://www.middletowncityschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 51

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 58