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Derby

Kansas · Public School District
13
Schools
7,285
Students
$15,405
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
45.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-7pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Derby is a public school district in Kansas serving 7,285 students across 13 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,405 is near the national average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Derby Hills ElemPK–05384
El Paso ElemPK–05271
Oaklawn ElemPK–05216
Park Hill ElementaryPK–05407
Paul B Cooper ElemPK–05268
Stone Creek ElementaryPK–05420
Swaney ElemPK–05372
Tanglewood ElemPK–05619
Wineteer ElemPK–05391
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Derby Middle Sch06–08929
Derby North Middle School06–08828
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Derby High School09–122,172
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Derby Virtual SchoolKG–128
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,405Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
21%
State
70.0%
Local (property tax)
21.0%
Federal
9.0%

State funding accounts for 70% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
7,285
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score39/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Derby?
Derby has 13 public schools, serving a total of 7,285 students.
What is the graduation rate for Derby?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Derby spend per student?
Derby spends $15,405 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Derby?
45% of students in Derby qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Derby?
No, Derby does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Derby serve?
Derby serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Derby?
The median opportunity score across schools in Derby is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.