Central School

Atchison Public Schools
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
51 Students
Other 2nd - 12th
School Overview
Central School, located at 215 N 8th Street in Atchison, Kansas, is a key component of the Atchison Public Schools (USD 409) district. The school serves as a specialized educational center, primarily focusing on early childhood education and developmental support. By providing a structured environment for the youngest members of the community, the school aims to build a strong academic and social foundation that prepares students for their future transitions into elementary education.

As part of the broader USD 409 school district, Central School adheres to the district’s mission of fostering student success through inclusive and supportive programming. The facility is designed to meet the unique needs of early learners, offering resources and instruction that encourage growth in literacy, social-emotional skills, and cognitive development. For families in Atchison, Central School serves as an essential hub for foundational learning, ensuring that children receive consistent and quality attention during their most formative developmental years.
51
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    39 (76.5%)
  • Two or More
    5 (9.8%)
  • Black
    4 (7.8%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Atchison Public Schools
Phone: (913)360-6540
Website: http://www.usd409.net/o/cs
Grade Range: 2nd - 12th
Total Students: 51
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 1
Grade 5 1
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 5
Grade 9 7
Grade 10 9
Grade 11 12
Grade 12 12
Ungraded 2
Gender Ratio