Captain Samuel Douglass Academy

24 Townsend Hill Rd.
Brookline, NH 03033

www.mycsda.org

242 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Captain Samuel Douglass Academy (CSDA) is a public elementary school located in Brookline, New Hampshire, serving students in grades 4 through 6. As part of the SAU 41 school district, the academy is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that bridges the gap between early elementary education and the transition to middle school. The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and creating a sense of community among its students, faculty, and local families.

The curriculum at CSDA is designed to challenge students through a blend of core academic subjects and enrichment opportunities, often incorporating modern educational technology to enhance the classroom experience. Beyond standard academics, the academy encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and promotes values such as responsibility, kindness, and collaboration. By maintaining a focus on both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being, Captain Samuel Douglass Academy strives to prepare its students for success as they progress into their secondary education.

242

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Captain Samuel Douglass Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	2
Black	3
Asian	13
Two or More	5

White
219 (90.5%)
Asian
13 (5.4%)
Two or More
5 (2.1%)
Black
3 (1.2%)
Hispanic
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brookline School District
Phone:	(603)673-0122
Website:	http://www.mycsda.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
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

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 79