- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
El Paso Elem held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 200546000353 · Derby, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 16:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Derby High School (2,172 students)
El Paso Elem held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
El Paso Elem 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
- Derby North Mi 832
Derby North Middle School
832 students
- Tanglewood Ele 607
Tanglewood Elem
607 students
- Stone Creek El 451
Stone Creek Elementary
451 students
- This school 288
El Paso Elem
288 students
What this shows El Paso Elem reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Paso Elem compares
El Paso Elem 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,894
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
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.
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
District finance for Derby reports $11,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~288 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.