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Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

4601 SOPHIE AVE MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042

About Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

At the forefront of innovative education in Middletown, Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School cultivates young minds with a focus on curiosity, critical thinking, and individualized growth. The school serves grades K–6 and has 332 students. It welcomes diversity, with 45% of students being minorities and a nearly equal number of boys and girls. With 18 full-time teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, students get personalized instruction that encourages them to explore and gain hands-on experience. The school is academically strong, with 32% of students being proficient in math and 47% being proficient in reading. It also encourages problem-solving and creativity through interactive STEM and arts programs. It is one of the finest elementary schools in Ohio and is ranked #2 in Middletown City Elementary Schools. It is located in a friendly neighborhood with homes that cost an average of $229,900. This makes it a great place for families to live and learn.

Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4601 SOPHIE AVE MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042

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Phone

(513) 420-4537

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 47% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
304
Total Students
$76867
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 173 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM - 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 55.4%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 9.6%
Black 18.4%
Two+ Races 16.6%
Native Am. 0%
White
55.4%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
9.6%
Black
18.4%
Two+ Races
16.6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 304
46.4%
141 Female
53.6%
163 Male

Student Population

304 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

In September 2025, Central Academy took part in the Homecoming Parade to portray the school's spirit. The school transitioned to the former Highview Sixth-Grade Center after being redistricted by the district. As a result of district redistricting, the sixth grade was relocated to elementary schools within our community to maintain continuity for our families and students.

FAQ

Q1. What makes Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School different?

Ans. Uses a flexible grade system and personalized learning.

Q2. How many different kinds of students are there at Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School?

Ans. 50% of the students are minorities, and their parents are involved.

Q3. What is the number of teachers at Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School?

Ans. 18 teachers, half of whom are men and half of whom are women. Most of them are from the area.

Q4. What kinds of programs for students are there at Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School?

Ans. Clubs for the arts, music, STEM, holidays, and geography.

Q5. Does Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School use computers?

Ans. Yes, there are smart boards, coding, and tech support from the community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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