Derby Hills Elem vs Oaklawn Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derby Hills Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Oaklawn Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
| Measure | Derby Hills Elem Derby, Kansas | Oaklawn Elem Wichita, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 686 | #585 of 686 |
| National rank | #23759 of 50,301 | #41787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 27% |
| city | Derby | Wichita |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Derby Hills Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 24.9).
- •Derby Hills Elem does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Derby Hills Elem does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 17%).
- •Derby Hills Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 87.6%).
- •Oaklawn Elem does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.1).
- •Derby Hills Elem is the larger school with 410 students compared with 250.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Derby Hills Elem better than Oaklawn Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Derby Hills Elem ranks higher (52.0 vs 24.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Derby Hills Elem and Oaklawn Elem?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Derby and Wichita in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derby Hills Elem: 410. Oaklawn Elem: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derby Hills Elem and Oaklawn Elem rank in Kansas?
Derby Hills Elem is 265th of 686 and Oaklawn Elem is 585th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).