CENTRE

Centre is a Title I public school that is part of the Centre school district, located in Lost Springs, KS with about 556 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Centre has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The school located at 2374 310th Street in Lost Springs, Kansas, is **Centre Elementary, Middle, and High School**, which operates under the **Centre School District (USD 397)**. Serving the rural communities of Marion County, the district is known for its small-town atmosphere and tight-knit educational environment. By consolidating grades K-12 onto one campus, the school emphasizes a personalized approach where faculty and students can foster long-term mentorships throughout their academic careers.

Academically and extracurricularly, Centre USD 397 functions as a hub for local families, offering a range of sports, clubs, and community-focused activities that are common in Kansas rural districts. Because of its smaller enrollment size, the school prides itself on providing students with unique opportunities for participation and leadership that might be harder to access in larger urban systems. For more information regarding their curriculum, school calendar, or administrative updates, you can visit their official website at [www.usd397.com](http://www.usd397.com).

For more information, contact Centre at (785) 983-4321 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.