Enrollment
832
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Derby, KS
Derby North Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Derby North Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200546002079
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Derby North Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Derby · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Derby North Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Derby North Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Derby, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Derby North Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Derby North Middle School
Derby North Middle School is a large middle school in Derby, Kansas, enrolling 832 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.7% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 832 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% 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.
Discipline events run high: 1,223 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 832 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1,220 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Derby's middle schools, it stands alongside Derby Middle Sch (923 students): Derby North Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 16.2:1).
Derby also operates Derby High School (2,172 students) and Derby Middle Sch (923 students) alongside Derby North Middle School.
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 North Middle School compares
Derby North Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▼ 5% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 832 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
832
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Kansas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
610
in-school suspensions + 613 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 73.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 147.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1220 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 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 5.8%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Derby North Middle School 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 North Middle School.
$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 North Middle School 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tanglewood Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stone Creek Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby Hills Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Derby North Middle School'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
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools in Derby
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~832 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Derby North Middle School
How many students attend Derby North Middle School?
Derby North Middle School has 832 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Derby, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Derby North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Derby North Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Derby North Middle School?
40.7% of students at Derby North Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Derby North Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Derby North Middle School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Derby, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Derby North Middle School?
Derby North Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Derby North Middle School rank among public schools in Derby?
By Resource Investment Index, Derby North Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public 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 public schools in Derby on the city page.
Is Derby North Middle School a good school?
Derby North Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 North Middle School, Derby also operates Derby High School (2,172 students), Derby Middle Sch (923 students), and Tanglewood Elem (607 students). See the Derby district page for the complete list.
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