- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Derby North Middle School held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.6 → 53.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 200546002079 · Derby, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
832 enr · 14.3:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Derby High School (2,172 students)
Derby North Middle School held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.6 → 53.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Derby North Middle School 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
- This school 832
Derby North Middle School
832 students
- Tanglewood Ele 607
Tanglewood Elem
607 students
- Stone Creek El 451
Stone Creek Elementary
451 students
- Derby Hills El 410
Derby Hills Elem
410 students
What this shows Derby North Middle School reports 832 students on the CCD universe file.
How Derby North Middle School compares
Derby North Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,894
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
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.
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
District finance for Derby reports $11,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~832 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 856 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.