Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Park Hill Elementary serves the southeast part of Derby, KS, covering an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Park Hill Elementary School's student population of 392 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Rankings
Park Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Hill Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#221 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
75%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Park Hill Elementary School is ranked #221 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Park Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Park Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tanglewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Park Hill Elementary School?
392 students attend Park Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Park Hill Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Park Hill Elementary School?
Park Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Hill Elementary School offer ?
Park Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Hill Elementary School part of?
Park Hill Elementary School is part of Derby School District.
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