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2 schools in Central

Kansas · 301 students · 1 city

Public-school families inside Central pick from 2 campuses serving the district's roughly 301 K-12 students (1 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Central

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
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Central ElemBurdenElementaryPK-06162
Central Jr-Sr HighBurdenHigh07-12139

About Central

Central is a rural-scale public-school district in Kansas. The district oversees 2 schools and teaches approximately 301 students.

On the school-mix side, Central covers 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Central is about 151, meaningfully below the Kansas average of roughly 355.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 301 students, declined 7% from the 325 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 86% to 80% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Central discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Central run?
Central has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 301 students in Kansas.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Central?
Central includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in Central?
Central Elem is the largest public school in Central by enrollment, with approximately 162 students.
What grade levels does Central serve?
Central schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 2 campuses.