Swaney Elementary School

501 E English
Derby, KS 67037
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Swaney Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Swaney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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School Overview

Swaney Elementary School's student population of 372 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
372 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Swaney Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swaney Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#399 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Swaney Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Swaney Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Swaney Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Swaney Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Swaney Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Swaney Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Swaney Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Swaney Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
76%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Swaney Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Swaney Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Swaney Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Swaney Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Swaney Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swaney Elementary School's ranking?
Swaney Elementary School is ranked #399 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Swaney Elementary School?
372 students attend Swaney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Swaney Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swaney Elementary School?
Swaney Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Swaney Elementary School offer ?
Swaney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Swaney Elementary School part of?
Swaney Elementary School is part of Derby School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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