Enrollment
410
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 200546001630
Derby Hills Elem — Derby, KS
Federal NCES profile for Derby Hills Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
+3% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Derby Hills Elem reports 410 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 11% below the Kansas average and 27% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Derby spends $15,405 per pupil district-wide, below the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.0% from local sources (property taxes), 70.1% from the state, and 9.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Derby Hills Elem compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 11% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 71% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Kansas — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,405
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kansas avg of $17,342
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 410 Top 71% in Kansas — larger than 29% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.0% -11% vs state
NCES ID 200546001630
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.0%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Expulsions 35
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Derby, which includes Derby Hills Elem.
$15,405
Per student
-11%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
Similar other schools in Derby
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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607 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Stone Creek Elementary
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451 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Park Hill Elementary
Standard public school
392 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Swaney Elem
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El Paso Elem
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288 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Derby Virtual School
Standard public school
65 students
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Derby Hills Elem
How many students attend Derby Hills Elem?
Derby Hills Elem has 410 students enrolled. It is a other school in Derby, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Derby Hills Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Derby Hills Elem is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Derby, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Derby Hills Elem?
Derby Hills Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.