Centre

Centre
2374 310th Street
Lost Springs, KS 66859
198 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
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).
198
Total Students
23.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    170 (85.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (13.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Centre
Phone: (785)983-4321
Website: http://www.usd397.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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 23
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 12
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 17
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 28
Grade 12 10
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Kansas Online Learning Program
Centre
338 Students
2374 310th
Lost Springs, KS 66859 (0.0 miles away)
Other K - 12th