Burke Central 36

Lignite, North Dakota — 2 schools

83
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$22,657
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Burke Central 36 operates 2 public schools serving 83 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 95 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Burke County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,657 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 60.2% local, 29.1% state, and 10.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $152,296 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

a 47.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 19.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.5% White, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% African American across the district's schools.

Burke Central Elementary School accounts for 54.7% of all Burke Central 36 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Burke Central 36-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Burke Central 36 student-counselor ratio is 48:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Burke Central 36 chronic absenteeism rate is 19.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Burke Central 36 is typically wider than the Burke Central 36-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.7%
Federal
29.1%
State
60.2%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Burke County county, where this district is located.

$661
Studio/mo
$665
1 BR/mo
$873
2 BR/mo
$1,101
3 BR/mo
$1,464
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$152,296
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Burke Central 36.

White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
African American 2.4%
Multiracial 1.1%
Other 6.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

47.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Burke Central 36

School Enrollment
Burke Central Elementary School
52
Burke Central High School
43

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Burke Central 36?

Burke Central 36 has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 83 students.

How much does Burke Central 36 spend per student?

Burke Central 36 spends $22,657 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Burke Central 36?

The average teacher salary in Burke Central 36 is $152,296 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Burke Central 36?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Burke County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Burke Central 36?

Burke Central 36 students are 81.5% White, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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