- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Derby, KS
Park Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Park Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200546001721
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Hill Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Derby · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Hill Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Hill Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Derby, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Park Hill Elementary held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 200546001721 · Derby, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 14.5:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Derby High School (2,172 students)
Park Hill Elementary held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Park Hill Elementary 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 392
Park Hill Elementary
392 students
What this shows Park Hill Elementary reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Hill Elementary compares
Park Hill Elementary 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 44% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Kansas - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 73 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Park Hill Elementary 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 Park Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby Middle Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby North Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tanglewood Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stone Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Hill Elementary'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
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
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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Hill Elementary
How many students attend Park Hill Elementary?
Park Hill Elementary has 392 students enrolled. It is a public school in Derby, KS. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Hill Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Hill Elementary?
23.8% of students at Park Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Park Hill Elementary is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Derby, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Hill Elementary?
Park Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Park Hill Elementary rank among schools in Derby?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Hill Elementary ranks #1 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 Park Hill Elementary, 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.