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Derby School District

Vermont · Public School District
1
Schools
496
Students
$16,681
Per-Pupil Spend
+16% nat'l
46.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-5pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Derby School District is a public school district in Vermont serving 496 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school. Per-pupil spending of $16,681 is above average for a US public school district. 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Derby Elementary SchoolPK–06496
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,681+16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
29%
State
70.3%
Local (property tax)
29.0%
Federal
0.8%

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
1
Schools
496
Students
47%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score46/100
StateVermont →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,681 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Derby School District?
Derby School District has 1 public school, serving a total of 496 students.
How much does Derby School District spend per student?
Derby School District spends $16,681 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Derby School District?
47% of students in Derby School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Derby School District?
No, Derby School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Derby School District serve?
Derby School District serves grades PK through 6, covering elementary and middle school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Derby School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Derby School District is 46/100. 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.