Central School District
School District · Burden, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,297
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,297
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#139 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,297
+$2,043 vs Kansas median
District size
302 students
Smaller than Kansas median
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. The district invests $17,297 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Central demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central Elem, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Central students show an average math proficiency of 27.0% and ELA proficiency of 29.5%.
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.
Schools in Central
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Burden
- Total Enrollment
- 302
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Central?
Central spends $17,297 per student per year.
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 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Central?
Across schools in Central with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Central with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
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- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- 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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