Top Rankings
Derby School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,284 students in Derby School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Derby School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
13 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
7,284 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
450 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Derby School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
# American Indian Students
71 Students
3,553 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
250 Students
13,530 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,281 Students
104,522 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
22%
# Black Students
339 Students
31,245 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
4,714 Students
293,371 Students
% White Students
65%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
1,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
616 Students
30,267 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
230
21,787
# Students in K Grade:
498
31,674
# Students in 1st Grade:
520
32,919
# Students in 2nd Grade:
557
34,119
# Students in 3rd Grade:
500
33,302
# Students in 4th Grade:
510
34,287
# Students in 5th Grade:
548
34,416
# Students in 6th Grade:
581
35,078
# Students in 7th Grade:
616
35,096
# Students in 8th Grade:
558
36,357
# Students in 9th Grade:
556
37,517
# Students in 10th Grade:
611
37,330
# Students in 11th Grade:
509
36,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
490
34,737
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,461
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,119 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,851 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$152 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,119
$16,276
Spending / Student
$20,851
$17,192
Best Derby School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stone Creek Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3012 Triple Creek Dr
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Park Hill Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 E Woodbrook Lane
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8095
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8095
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Ridgecrest Rd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #44.
Wineteer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8801 E. Ent Dr
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 684-9373
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 684-9373
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Swaney Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 E English
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8560
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8560
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #66.
Derby Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2230 North Woodlawn
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8540
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8540
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #77.
El Paso Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 E Crestway
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #88.
Derby North Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 N Rock Road
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8408
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8408
Grades: 6-8
| 856 students
Rank: #99.
Paul B Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4625 Juniper
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0934
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0934
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #1010.
Derby Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Madison
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8580
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8580
Grades: 6-8
| 897 students
Rank: #1111.
Oaklawn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5000 S Clifton
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0704
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0704
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #1212.
Derby High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 N Rock Road
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8500
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,156 students
Rank: n/an/a
1550 E Walnut Grove Road
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8400
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8400
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Derby School District?
Derby School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,284 students.
What is the rank of Derby School District?
Derby School District is ranked #161 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Derby School District?
65% of Derby School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Derby School District?
Derby School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Derby School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,851 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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