Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, El Paso 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: El Paso Elementary serves the southeast part of Derby, KS, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of up to 3.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Paso Elementary School's student population of 288 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Paso Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Paso Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#438 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
74%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Paso Elementary School's ranking?
El Paso Elementary School is ranked #438 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are El Paso Elementary School often compared to?
El Paso Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Derby Hills Elementary School, Stone Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend El Paso Elementary School?
288 students attend El Paso Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of El Paso Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Paso Elementary School?
El Paso Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does El Paso Elementary School offer ?
El Paso Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is El Paso Elementary School part of?
El Paso Elementary School is part of Derby School District.
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