Central Elem

www.usd462.org

162 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located in Burden, Kansas, is a key component of the Burden-Dexter Unified School District (USD 462). Situated at 1045 N. Oak, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education for elementary-aged students. As part of a smaller, rural district, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit learning environment where students receive individualized attention, aiming to build a strong academic and social base for its pupils as they progress through their early schooling years.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 462, which emphasizes student success, community involvement, and preparing children for future educational challenges. By leveraging the resources of the district, Central Elementary provides a structured curriculum supported by dedicated staff committed to the development of the "whole child." Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or district-wide initiatives can find additional information and contact details through the official website at [www.usd462.org](http://www.usd462.org).

162

Total Students

9.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	23
Black	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	4

White
128 (79.0%)
Hispanic
23 (14.2%)
Two or More
6 (3.7%)
American Indian
4 (2.5%)
Black
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Central
Phone:	(620)438-3195
Website:	http://www.usd462.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 23