Central School District
School District · Burden, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating Central?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Central as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Central Elem
Burden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Jr-sr High
Burden · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#202 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,297
+$2,043 vs Kansas median
District size
302 students
Smaller than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Central
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Elem | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Central Jr-sr High | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Central
Central is a Burden, Kansas school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 302 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. District-level spending was $17,297 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Central demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central Elem, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Central students show an average math proficiency of 46.1% and ELA proficiency of 48.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Central, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Central with test data.
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Burden
- Total Enrollment
- 302
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- District spending per student
- $17,297NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central?
Central has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Central?
The average composite rating for Central is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Central?
Central's district-level spending was $17,297 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Central?
The average student-teacher ratio in Central is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Central?
Central Elem is the highest-rated school in Central with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Central?
Across schools in Central with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.1%
How we rate schools
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- Spring Hill (11)
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- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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