Enrollment
65
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Derby, KS
Derby Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Derby Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200546002129
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Derby Virtual School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Derby · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 65
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Derby Virtual School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Derby, KS.
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What stands out at Derby Virtual School
Derby Virtual School is a small combined-grade school in Derby, Kansas, enrolling 65 students.
Enrollment of 65 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 47/100).
The surrounding Derby spends $11,217 per pupil, 28% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Derby's public schools, it stands alongside Tanglewood Elem (607 students): Derby Virtual School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Derby also operates Derby High School (2,172 students) and Derby Middle Sch (923 students) alongside Derby Virtual 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 Virtual School compares
Derby Virtual School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 65 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 10.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Derby Virtual School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Derby, which includes Derby Virtual 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 Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Derby Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Derby North Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Tanglewood Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Stone Creek Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Derby Virtual 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
- 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
Derby Hills Elem
Standard public school
410 students 15.8:1 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
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 (~65 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Derby Virtual School
How many students attend Derby Virtual School?
Derby Virtual School has 65 students enrolled. It is a public school in Derby, KS.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Derby Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Derby Virtual School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Derby, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Derby Virtual School?
Derby Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Derby Virtual School rank among schools in Derby?
By Resource Investment Index, Derby Virtual School ranks #7 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 Virtual School a good school?
Derby Virtual School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Virtual School, 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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