Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School

Nemaha Central
110 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
553 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School, located in Seneca, Kansas, serves as a core educational hub within the USD 115 school district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for students ranging from elementary through middle school grades. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining a strong connection to the local Seneca community.

The school is deeply integrated into the USD 115 district, which is known for its focus on providing quality resources and extracurricular opportunities to enhance the student experience. With a commitment to modern educational standards and personalized attention, Nemaha Central strives to cultivate a safe and collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Further information regarding specific programs, faculty contact details, and district policies can be found on their official website at http://www.usd115.org.
553
Total Students
36.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    511 (92.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (4.7 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Nemaha Central
Phone: (785)336-2173
Website: http://www.usd115.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 147
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 88
Kindergarten 66
Grade 1 46
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 42
Grade 4 43
Grade 5 61
Grade 6 46
Grade 7 66
Grade 8 49
Gender Ratio
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