Derby School District

The Derby School District is located in Derby, KS and includes 12 schools that serve 6,538 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Derby School District spends $8,771 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 65% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Derby School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the KS state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Derby School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Derby School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Derby School District serves 8% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.