For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 293 students in Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
293 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Central School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.57
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
21%
# Black Students
2 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
257 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
88%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
18
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
21
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
23
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
28
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,635 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,307 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,635
$16,113
Spending / Student
$16,307
$17,019
Best Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1045 N. Oak
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-3195
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-3195
Grades: PK-6
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
Central Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-2215
Burden, KS 67019
(620) 438-2215
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central School District?
Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 293 students.
What is the rank of Central School District?
Central School District is ranked #150 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Central School District?
88% of Central School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central School District?
Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,307 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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