Derby School District

1550 E. Walnut Grove Rd
Derby, KS 67037
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,424 students in Derby School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Kansas.
Public Preschools in Derby School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
13 Schools
556 Schools
# Students
7,416 Students
172,009 Students
# Teachers
490 Teachers
12,843 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#180 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
31%
31%
32%
29%
31%
86%
88%
(2022-23)
21.6%
24.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
22%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
63%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,256 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,496 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$8,867 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$8,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,256
$18,587
Spending / Student
$13,496
$17,750

Best Derby School District Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 E Woodbrook Lane
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8095
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Stone Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3012 Triple Creek Dr
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8555
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Wineteer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8801 E. Ent Dr
Wichita, KS 67210
(316) 684-9373
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
830 Ridgecrest Rd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8565
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Derby Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2230 North Woodlawn
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8540
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Swaney Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 E English
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8560
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
El Paso Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 E Crestway
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-8545
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Paul B Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4625 Juniper
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0934
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Oaklawn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 S Clifton
Wichita, KS 67216
(316) 554-0704
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 86% (Top 30% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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