Enrollment
451
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 200546002113
Stone Creek Elementary — Derby, KS
Federal NCES profile for Stone Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stone Creek Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Stone Creek Elementary reports 451 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 24.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 42% below the Kansas average and 52% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Derby spends $15,405 per pupil district-wide, below the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.0% from local sources (property taxes), 70.1% from the state, and 9.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stone Creek Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 42% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 78% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 83% in Kansas — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$15,405
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kansas avg of $17,342
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 451 Top 78% in Kansas — larger than 22% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.8% -42% vs state
NCES ID 200546002113
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.1%
In-school suspensions 16
Out-of-school suspensions 23
Expulsions 44
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Derby, which includes Stone Creek Elementary.
$15,405
Per student
-11%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
Similar other schools in Derby
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Tanglewood Elem
Standard public school
607 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Derby Hills Elem
Standard public school
410 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Park Hill Elementary
Standard public school
392 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Swaney Elem
Standard public school
351 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
El Paso Elem
Standard public school
288 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Derby Virtual School
Standard public school
65 students
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Stone Creek Elementary
How many students attend Stone Creek Elementary?
Stone Creek Elementary has 451 students enrolled. It is a other school in Derby, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stone Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stone Creek Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Derby, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stone Creek Elementary?
Stone Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.