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2 schools in Burden

Kansas · Public K-12

In Burden, public K-12 schools number 2 and serve approximately 301 students across 1 elementary and 1 high.

7-year change in Burden

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
301
-24 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 86%
% Hispanic
12%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Central ElemElementaryPK-06162
Central Jr-Sr HighHigh07-12139

About Burden

Burden, Kansas is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 301 students. By school count, it is a compact city.

On the school-mix side, the city is made up of 1 elementary, and 1 high.

Average school size in Burden is around 151 students, 57% meaningfully below the Kansas average of about 355.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 7%: 325 students in SY 2017-18 versus 301 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 86% to 80%.

On allk12, the community for Burden discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Burden?
Burden, Kansas has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 301 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Burden?
Burden has 1 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Burden?
Central Elem is the largest public school in Burden by enrollment, with approximately 162 students.
What school districts serve Burden?
Burden public schools are operated by Central.
What grade levels do public schools in Burden cover?
Public schools in Burden serve students from pre-K through grade 12.