- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Derby Hills Elem held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 200546001630 · Derby, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 15.8:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Derby High School (2,172 students)
Derby Hills Elem held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Derby Hills Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Derby High Sch
Derby High School
2,172 students
- Derby Middle S
Derby Middle Sch
923 students
- Derby North Mi 832
Derby North Middle School
832 students
- Tanglewood Ele 607
Tanglewood Elem
607 students
- Stone Creek El 451
Stone Creek Elementary
451 students
- This school 410
Derby Hills Elem
410 students
What this shows Derby Hills Elem reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Derby Hills Elem compares
Derby Hills Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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.
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
District finance for Derby reports $11,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.