Enrollment
288
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Derby, KS
El Paso Elem
Federal NCES profile for El Paso Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200546000353
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Paso Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Derby · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
El Paso Elem has class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Paso Elem ranks #5 of 7 schools in Derby, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How El Paso Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at El Paso Elem
El Paso Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Derby, Kansas, enrolling 288 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.5% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 288 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 318 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #218.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Derby spends $11,217 per pupil, 28% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Derby's public schools, it stands alongside Tanglewood Elem (607 students): El Paso Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 24.3:1).
Derby also operates Derby High School (2,172 students) and Derby Middle Sch (923 students) alongside El Paso Elem.
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 El Paso Elem compares
El Paso Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 7% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 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 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, El Paso Elem 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 El Paso Elem.
$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 El Paso 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Paso Elem'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
Derby Virtual School
Standard public school
65 students
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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about El Paso Elem
How many students attend El Paso Elem?
El Paso Elem has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Derby, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Paso Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at El Paso Elem is 16:1, which is 16% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at El Paso Elem?
39.5% of students at El Paso Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Paso Elem?
The largest demographic group at El Paso Elem is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Derby, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Paso Elem?
El Paso Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does El Paso Elem rank among schools in Derby?
By Resource Investment Index, El Paso Elem ranks #5 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 El Paso Elem a good school?
El Paso Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 El Paso 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.
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