Enrollment
607
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+76% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tanglewood Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tanglewood Elem
Tanglewood Elem is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Derby, Kansas, enrolling 607 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Kansas schools and 76% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.1% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Kansas average.
Enrollment of 607 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #126, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Derby spends $11,217 per pupil, 28% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 100 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Derby's public schools, it stands alongside Stone Creek Elementary (451 students): Tanglewood Elem is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.3:1 vs 17.3:1).
Derby also operates Derby High School (2,172 students) and Derby Middle Sch (923 students) alongside Tanglewood Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tanglewood Elem compares
Tanglewood Elem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,217
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Derby, which includes Tanglewood Elem.
$11,217
Per student
-28%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~607 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tanglewood Elem a good school?
Tanglewood Elem earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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