Swaney Elem
#307 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#25469 of 50,301 nationally
About Swaney Elem
Swaney 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 351 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 307th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (83th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (30th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 351.
There are 9 schools in Derby; Swaney Elem ranks 4th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
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 Swaney Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Swaney Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Derby Middle Sch
Derby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students · 1.2 km away
Park Hill Elementary
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students · 1.7 km away
El Paso Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 2.0 km away
Tanglewood Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
607 students · 2.2 km away
Derby High School
Derby · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,172 students · 2.8 km away
Derby Hills Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students · 3.9 km away
Mulvane High
Mulvane · Public high · Grades 9–12
540 students · 4.4 km away
Stone Creek Elementary
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 5.1 km away
Derby North Middle School
Derby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students · 5.5 km away
Mulvane Elem W D Munson
Mulvane · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
406 students · 5.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
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Bonner Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
Horizon Elementary
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
Victor Ornelas Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
351 students
Washington Elem
Junction City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
Roesland Elem
Roeland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
350 students
Cottonwood Point Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Swaney Elem a good school?
Swaney Elem has a Success Index (US) of 49.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #307 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 Swaney Elem rank in Kansas?
Swaney Elem ranks #307 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #25469 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Swaney Elem?
Swaney Elem had 351 students in 2025.
Is Swaney Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Swaney Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Swaney Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Swaney Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.