Central State Academy

csa.usd309ks.org/

110 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Central State Academy, located at 305 S. Nickerson in Nickerson, Kansas, serves as a specialized educational institution within the community. The school is designed to provide a supportive learning environment, often catering to students who may benefit from an alternative academic setting or personalized instructional approaches that differ from the traditional public school model. By focusing on smaller class sizes and tailored curriculum, the academy aims to foster both academic growth and the development of essential life skills for its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Central State Academy plays a vital role in the Nickerson area by providing students with a pathway toward graduation and long-term success. The school emphasizes a structured atmosphere that encourages accountability, personal responsibility, and student engagement. Through its dedicated faculty and community-focused mission, the academy strives to bridge educational gaps and ensure that students are equipped with the tools necessary to transition into post-secondary education or the workforce upon completion of their studies.

110

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central State Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	15
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

White
88 (80.0%)
Hispanic
15 (13.6%)
Two or More
5 (4.5%)
American Indian
2 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Nickerson
Phone:	(620)500-5945
Website:	http://csa.usd309ks.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	110
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 1 1

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 1

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 6

Grade 9 9

Grade 10 34

Grade 11 22

Grade 12 22