Derby Hills Elem
#265 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#23759 of 50,301 nationally
About Derby Hills Elem
Derby Hills Elem is a public elementary located in Derby, in the Derby school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 410 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 265th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 410.
There are 9 schools in Derby; Derby Hills Elem ranks 3rd of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Derby Hills Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Derby Hills Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Stone Creek Elementary
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 1.3 km away
El Paso Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 1.9 km away
Derby North Middle School
Derby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students · 2.4 km away
Tanglewood Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
607 students · 2.5 km away
Derby Middle Sch
Derby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students · 2.7 km away
Derby High School
Derby · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,172 students · 2.7 km away
Swaney Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students · 3.9 km away
Oaklawn Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students · 4.3 km away
Park Hill Elementary
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students · 4.8 km away
Paul B Cooper Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
State Street Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
Wellsville Elem
Wellsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
Bradley Elem
Fort Leavenworth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
Northern Hills Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students
Heartland Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
Prairie Elementary School
Haysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Derby Hills Elem a good school?
Derby Hills Elem has a Success Index (US) of 52.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #265 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Derby Hills Elem rank in Kansas?
Derby Hills Elem ranks #265 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #23759 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Derby Hills Elem?
Derby Hills Elem had 410 students in 2025.
Is Derby Hills Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Derby Hills Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Derby Hills Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Derby Hills Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.