Tanglewood Elem
#375 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#28514 of 50,301 nationally
About Tanglewood Elem
Tanglewood 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 607 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 375th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 607.
There are 9 schools in Derby; Tanglewood Elem ranks 5th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)25.3
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 Tanglewood Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 25.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Tanglewood Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Derby High School
Derby · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,172 students · 726 m away
El Paso Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 1.0 km away
Derby Middle Sch
Derby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students · 1.2 km away
Swaney Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students · 2.2 km away
Park Hill Elementary
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students · 2.5 km away
Derby Hills Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students · 2.5 km away
Stone Creek Elementary
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students · 3.4 km away
Derby North Middle School
Derby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
832 students · 3.5 km away
Mulvane High
Mulvane · Public high · Grades 9–12
540 students · 5.6 km away
Oaklawn Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students · 6.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
M E Pearson Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
Stanley Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
Woodman Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students
Spring Hill Elementary School
Spring Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary
Ft. Riley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
615 students
Manchester Park Elementary
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tanglewood Elem a good school?
Tanglewood Elem has a Success Index (US) of 45.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #375 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 Tanglewood Elem rank in Kansas?
Tanglewood Elem ranks #375 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #28514 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Tanglewood Elem?
Tanglewood Elem had 607 students in 2025.
Is Tanglewood Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Tanglewood Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Tanglewood Elem?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tanglewood Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.