Derby Hills Elem

www.derbyschools.com/

410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Derby Hills Elementary School is a public school located in Derby, Kansas, serving as part of the Derby Public Schools district (USD 260). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. By emphasizing foundational academic skills and a strong sense of community, Derby Hills aims to prepare its students for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their social and emotional growth.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district known for its strong community involvement and focus on student-centered learning. Students at Derby Hills have access to a variety of resources and programs designed to meet diverse learning needs, supported by a dedicated faculty and staff. Through its partnership with families and the local community, the school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, ensuring that students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and engaging setting.

410

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Derby Hills Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	76
Black	15
Asian	6
Two or More	29
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
280 (68.3%)
Hispanic
76 (18.5%)
Two or More
29 (7.1%)
Black
15 (3.7%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Derby
Phone:	(316)788-8540
Website:	http://www.derbyschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 52