- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Derby, KS
Tanglewood Elem
Federal NCES profile for Tanglewood Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200546001599
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tanglewood Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Derby · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tanglewood Elem has class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tanglewood Elem ranks #5 of 7 schools in Derby, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Tanglewood Elem held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 200546001599 · Derby, KS Other · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 24.3:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Derby High School (2,172 students)
Tanglewood Elem held near 596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Tanglewood 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
- This school 607
Tanglewood Elem
607 students
- Stone Creek El 451
Stone Creek Elementary
451 students
- Derby Hills El 410
Derby Hills Elem
410 students
What this shows Tanglewood Elem reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tanglewood Elem compares
Tanglewood 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 76% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 55% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 76% above state mean
Top 98% in Kansas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.3%
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
50
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 100 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Tanglewood Elem is less 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 Tanglewood Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Derby Middle Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Derby North Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stone Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Derby Hills Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tanglewood 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
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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.
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
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 (~607 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tanglewood Elem
How many students attend Tanglewood Elem?
Tanglewood Elem has 607 students enrolled. It is a public school in Derby, KS. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tanglewood Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Tanglewood Elem is 24.3:1, which is 76% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tanglewood Elem?
19.1% of students at Tanglewood Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tanglewood Elem?
The largest demographic group at Tanglewood Elem is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Derby, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tanglewood Elem?
Tanglewood 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 Tanglewood Elem rank among schools in Derby?
By Resource Investment Index, Tanglewood 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 Tanglewood 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.