- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Derby, KS
Stone Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stone Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200546002113
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stone Creek Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Derby · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stone Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stone Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Derby, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Stone Creek Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 200546002113 · Derby, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 17.3:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Derby High School (2,172 students)
Stone Creek Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Stone Creek 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
- This school 451
Stone Creek Elementary
451 students
- Derby Hills El 410
Derby Hills Elem
410 students
What this shows Stone Creek Elementary reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stone Creek Elementary compares
Stone Creek 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 42% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Kansas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
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
16
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 44 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 3.5%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Stone Creek 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 Stone Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Derby Middle Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Derby North Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tanglewood Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby Hills Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stone Creek 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
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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
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
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stone Creek Elementary
How many students attend Stone Creek Elementary?
Stone Creek Elementary has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Derby, KS. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stone Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stone Creek Elementary is 17.3:1, which is 25% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stone Creek Elementary?
24.8% of students at Stone Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stone Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stone Creek Elementary is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Derby, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stone Creek Elementary?
Stone Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Stone Creek Elementary rank among schools in Derby?
By Resource Investment Index, Stone Creek Elementary ranks #3 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 Stone Creek 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.