BURKE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BURKE CENTRAL 36
101 4th Avenue W
Lignite, ND 58752
52 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Burke Central Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Lignite, North Dakota. Serving a tight-knit community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in a personalized learning environment characteristic of smaller districts. By maintaining a lower student-to-teacher ratio, the institution emphasizes individualized attention, ensuring that each student receives the necessary support to meet state academic standards while fostering a supportive social atmosphere.

As part of the Burke Central School District, the elementary school is committed to preparing its students for future academic success by balancing traditional core subjects with the values of their local community. The school serves as a central hub for the residents of Lignite and the surrounding areas, often facilitating strong parental involvement and community-based activities. For those seeking more specific information regarding their current curriculum, school calendar, or administrative policies, the district maintains an official website at http://www.burkecentral.k12.nd.us.
52
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    49 (94.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (3.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.9 %)
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: BURKE CENTRAL 36
Phone: (701)933-2821
Website: http://www.burkecentral.k12.nd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 52
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 8
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 3
Kindergarten 7
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 7
Grade 6 6
Gender Ratio