Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Derby Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VT
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Derby Elementary School's student population of 496 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Derby Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Derby Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
95%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Derby Elementary School's ranking?
Derby Elementary School is ranked #234 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Derby Elementary School?
496 students attend Derby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Derby Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Derby Elementary School?
Derby Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Derby Elementary School offer ?
Derby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Derby Elementary School part of?
Derby Elementary School is part of Derby School District.
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