- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Derby, KS
Swaney Elem
Federal NCES profile for Swaney Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200546000357
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swaney Elem earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Derby · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Swaney Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swaney Elem ranks #4 of 7 schools in Derby, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Swaney Elem held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 200546000357 · Derby, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 12.1:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Derby High School (2,172 students)
Swaney Elem held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Swaney 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 351
Swaney Elem
351 students
What this shows Swaney Elem reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swaney Elem compares
Swaney 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▲ 20% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Kansas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
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
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Swaney 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 Swaney Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby Middle Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derby North Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tanglewood Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stone Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swaney 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
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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swaney Elem
How many students attend Swaney Elem?
Swaney Elem has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Derby, KS. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swaney Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Swaney Elem is 12.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Swaney Elem?
51.1% of students at Swaney Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swaney Elem?
The largest demographic group at Swaney Elem is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Derby, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swaney Elem?
Swaney Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Swaney Elem rank among schools in Derby?
By Resource Investment Index, Swaney Elem ranks #4 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 Swaney 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.