Enrollment
410
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Derby, KS
Derby Hills Elem
Federal NCES profile for Derby Hills Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200546001630
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Derby Hills Elem earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Derby · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Derby Hills Elem has class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Derby Hills Elem ranks #2 of 7 schools in Derby, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Derby Hills Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Derby Hills Elem
Derby Hills Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Derby, Kansas, enrolling 410 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.0% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 410 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 49/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Derby spends $11,217 per pupil, 28% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 35 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Derby's public schools, it stands alongside Tanglewood Elem (607 students): Derby Hills Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 24.3:1).
Derby also operates Derby High School (2,172 students) and Derby Middle Sch (923 students) alongside Derby Hills Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Derby Hills Elem compares
Derby Hills Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 11% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Kansas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,217
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Derby Hills Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Derby, which includes Derby Hills Elem.
$11,217
Per student
-28%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 70.1%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Derby Hills Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby Middle Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Derby North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tanglewood Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stone Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Derby Hills Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Derby
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Tanglewood Elem
Standard public school
607 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Stone Creek Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Park Hill Elementary
Standard public school
392 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Swaney Elem
Standard public school
351 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
El Paso Elem
Standard public school
288 students 16:1 students per teacher
Derby Virtual School
Standard public school
65 students
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Derby Hills Elem
How many students attend Derby Hills Elem?
Derby Hills Elem has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Derby, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Derby Hills Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Derby Hills Elem is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Derby Hills Elem?
38.0% of students at Derby Hills Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Derby Hills Elem?
The largest demographic group at Derby Hills Elem is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Derby, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Derby Hills Elem?
Derby Hills Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Derby Hills Elem rank among schools in Derby?
By Resource Investment Index, Derby Hills Elem ranks #2 of 7 schools in Derby, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Derby on the city page.
Is Derby Hills Elem a good school?
Derby Hills Elem earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Derby?
Besides Derby Hills Elem, Derby also operates Derby High School (2,172 students), Derby Middle Sch (923 students), and Derby North Middle School (832 students). See the Derby district page for the complete list.
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