Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Derby Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Derby Hills Elementary School's student population of 410 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Rankings
Derby Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Derby Hills Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#394 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
19%
23%
Black
4%
7%
White
68%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Derby School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Derby Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Derby Hills Elementary School is ranked #394 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Derby Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Derby Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Paso Elementary School, Frank V Bergman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Derby Hills Elementary School?
410 students attend Derby Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Derby Hills Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Derby Hills Elementary School?
Derby Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Derby Hills Elementary School offer ?
Derby Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Derby Hills Elementary School part of?
Derby Hills Elementary School is part of Derby School District.
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