Is Park Hill Elementary a good school?

Park Hill Elementary ranks 201 st of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Park Hill Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended Park Hill Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Park Hill Elementary?

Students at Park Hill Elementary are 77% White, 11% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Park Hill Elementary attend?

Students who attend Park Hill Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Derby North Middle School High : Derby High School

Park Hill Elementary

Summary:

Park Hill Elementary is a public elementary school located in Derby, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 407 students. This school consistently ranks in the top 30% of Kansas elementary schools, outperforming many of its nearby counterparts within the Derby school district.

Park Hill Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, 47.86% of all students at Park Hill Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 33.88% in the Derby district and 33.55% statewide. The school's performance is also noteworthy for specific student subgroups, such as female students, Hispanic students, and students with special needs, where Park Hill Elementary consistently ranks among the top schools in Kansas.

While the Derby school district is rated 2 stars out of 5, Park Hill Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, earning 3 to 5 stars from SchoolDigger over the years. This suggests that the school may be offering a higher-quality educational experience for its students, even within a district that is not as highly ranked. The school's unique population of military-connected students also warrants further investigation, as their performance has been mixed, requiring a closer look at the specific challenges and needs of this student group.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1500 E Woodbrook Lane
Derby, KS 67037

(316) 788-8095

District: Derby

SchoolDigger Rank:
201^st of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,735

Students who attend Park Hill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Derby North Middle School
High:	Derby High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 407

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.4%

Two or more races:

10.6%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Park Hill Elementary ranks better than 69.2% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Derby School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.4%), two or more races (10.6%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Hill Elementary is 14.9. 6 elementary schools in the Derby School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Park Hill Elementary employs 27.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Hill Elementary is $9,735, which is the 3^rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Derby School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Hill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Hill Elementary 201^st of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Park Hill Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Military Connected students:

White students:

Derby:

SchoolDigger ranks Derby 138^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Park Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	49.79	347^th	585	40.7%
2007	63.97	242^nd	600	59.7%
2008	67.75	217^th	614	64.7%
2009	72.25	140^th	621	77.5%
2010	56.02	337^th	630	46.5%
2011	58.13	331^st	631	47.5%
2012	67.72	222^nd	660	66.4%
2013	74.61	145^th	668	78.3%
2015	78.87	102^nd	678	85.0%
2016	82.91	87^th	656	86.7%
2017	79.08	99^th	659	85.0%
2018	68.48	175^th	656	73.3%
2019	84.77	67^th	667	90.0%
2021	70.87	163^rd	670	75.7%
2022	63.25	215^th	668	67.8%
2023	63.65	205^th	660	68.9%
2024	64.57	201^st	653	69.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Park Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2022	51.38	129^th	305	57.7%
2023	68.39	61^st	296	79.4%
2024	73.41	52^nd	306	83.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	66.51	122^nd	512	76.2%
2019	83.47	23^rd	509	95.5%
2021	67.98	107^th	494	78.3%
2022	49.40	255^th	512	50.2%
2023	74.29	72^nd	541	86.7%
2024	70.07	102^nd	546	81.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Park Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	74.35	109^th	574	81.0%
2019	88.74	38^th	591	93.6%
2021	84.57	61^st	591	89.7%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Park Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2021	23.77	13^th	17	23.5%
2023	17.24	16^th	16	0.0%
2024	58.68	4^th	14	71.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Park Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	59.07	222^nd	575	61.4%
2019	77.28	100^th	586	82.9%
2021	58.03	235^th	605	61.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Park Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	69.82	44^th	254	82.7%

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Rank History for White students at Park Hill Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	61.57	203^rd	574	64.6%
2019	82.73	61^st	592	89.7%
2021	65.06	176^th	587	70.0%
2022	56.80	235^th	596	60.6%
2023	56.58	233^rd	584	60.1%
2024	56.67	237^th	579	59.1%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, November 12, 2017

We moved our child to this school just a few months ago and have seen a huge improvement not only in our child but in every way. The communication is amazing, the support is amazing, the teachers and staff are amazing. We truly have found a wonderful school for our children. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Park Hill Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	279	13	14	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	316
2003	279	13	14	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	316
2004	274	14	13	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	314
2005	274	4	13	8	1	n/a	n/a	8	308
2006	311	8	12	4	1	n/a	n/a	17	353
2007	302	20	10	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	342
2008	295	18	9	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	340
2009	297	18	12	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	344
2010	328	15	4	26	1	0	29	0	403
2011	329	17	7	30	1	1	21	0	406
2012	311	11	6	29	2	1	19	0	379
2013	307	9	7	36	1	1	23	0	384
2014	297	10	10	37	1	1	24	0	380
2015	290	9	11	30	4	0	26	0	370
2016	293	8	6	19	2	0	23	0	351
2017	282	7	6	26	6	0	28	0	355
2018	296	8	5	32	5	0	28	0	374
2019	293	9	8	33	2	0	25	0	370
2020	289	4	9	28	3	0	28	0	361
2021	286	8	11	28	4	1	27	0	365
2022	317	11	13	40	5	0	26	0	412
2023	315	4	8	34	3	0	43	0	407

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Park Hill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	316	20.1	15.7	14.6
2003	316	20.1	15.7	14.6
2004	314	21.3	14.7	13.4
2005	308	27.3	11.3	16.7
2006	353	27.2	13.0	17.9
2007	342	24.3	14.1	16.7
2008	340	24.3	14.0	15
2009	344	22.8	15.1	14.2
2010	403	24.6	16.3	22.8
2011	406	24.7	16.4	21.9
2012	379	24.1	15.7	21.6
2013	384	24.3	15.8	17.2
2014	380	25.2	15.0	21.3
2015	370	22.0	16.8	22.7
2016	351	21.0	16.7	22.5
2017	355	22.2	15.9	24.8
2018	374	26.4	14.1	30.5
2019	370	24.9	14.8	30.3
2020	361	24.5	14.7	23.8
2021	365	26.0	14.0	25.5
2022	412	24.3	16.9	27.2
2023	407	27.3	14.9	29.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Park Hill Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	316	20.1	15.7	14.6
2003	316	20.1	15.7	14.6
2004	314	21.3	14.7	13.4
2005	308	27.3	11.3	16.7
2006	353	27.2	13.0	17.9
2007	342	24.3	14.1	16.7
2008	340	24.3	14.0	15
2009	344	22.8	15.1	14.2
2010	403	24.6	16.3	22.8
2011	406	24.7	16.4	21.9
2012	379	24.1	15.7	21.6
2013	384	24.3	15.8	17.2
2014	380	25.2	15.0	21.3
2015	370	22.0	16.8	22.7
2016	351	21.0	16.7	22.5
2017	355	22.2	15.9	24.8
2018	374	26.4	14.1	30.5
2019	370	24.9	14.8	30.3
2020	361	24.5	14.7	23.8
2021	365	26.0	14.0	25.5
2022	412	24.3	16.9	27.2
2023	407	27.3	14.9	29.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Hill Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$679 (7.0%)	$9,056 (93.0%)	$9,735

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Hill Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 67^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 205^th of 660 Elementary schools	21%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Hill Elementary)	49.1	37.7	11.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Derby)	38.3	39.7	1.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Hill Elementary)	73.7	60.6	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Derby)	51	49.2	1.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Hill Elementary)	58.1	50.9	7.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Derby)	41.3	41.2	0.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Hill Elementary)	58.1	49.1	8.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Derby)	32.3	36	3.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Hill Elementary)	62.7	39.2	23.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Derby)	44.3	41.1	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Park Hill Elementary)	54.9	43.2	11.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Derby)	35.2	29.8	5.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Park Hill Elementary)	70.6	45.2	25.4%
5th Grade Science (Derby)	43.6	43.1	0.5%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	370	407	10%
African American	9	4	55.6%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	8	8
Hispanic	33	34	3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	293	315	7.5%
Two or More Races	25	43	72%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.3%	29.5%	0.8%

Schools Near Park Hill Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)				KAP Mathematics (2024)				KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Park Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 E Woodbrook Lane	Derby	67037	Sedgwick County	Derby	No	No	No	No	(316) 788-8095	407	27	14.9	29.5%	315 (77.4%)	4 (1.0%)	34 (8.4%)	8 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (10.6%)	64.6	201^st of 653 public elementary schools	69.2%		63.6	205^th of 660 public elementary schools	68.9%	4	49.2	54.0	39.6	47.9	57.3	54.0	34.5	49.2	44.8	44.8	$9,735	$679	$9,056
Swaney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	501 E English	Derby	67037	Sedgwick County	Derby	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 788-8560	372	29	12.7	60.2%	283 (76.1%)	8 (2.2%)	38 (10.2%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.9%)	52.7	299^th of 653 public elementary schools	54.2%		52.5	309^th of 660 public elementary schools	53.2%	10	32.2	44.2	41.0	39.0	45.8	34.6	36.1	38.9	57.4	57.4	$9,630	$536	$9,093
Tanglewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	830 Ridgecrest Rd	Derby	67037	Sedgwick County	Derby	No	No	No	No	(316) 788-8565	619	26	24.0	21.2%	497 (80.3%)	19 (3.1%)	59 (9.5%)	11 (1.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.8%)	61.1	234^th of 653 public elementary schools	64.2%		55	285^th of 660 public elementary schools	56.8%	51	48.0	50.0	46.8	48.2	54.0	31.2	31.2	37.2	57.1	57.1	$9,390	$828	$8,562
El Paso Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 E Crestway	Derby	67037	Sedgwick County	Derby	No	No	No	No	(316) 788-8545	271	18	14.7	51.3%	216 (79.7%)	4 (1.5%)	30 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.3%)	54.8	283^rd of 653 public elementary schools	56.7%		45.5	367^th of 660 public elementary schools	44.4%	84	27.9	40.5	47.8	38.9	39.5	40.5	45.6	42.0	56.5	56.5	$9,026	$641	$8,385
Derby Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2230 North Woodlawn	Derby	67037	Sedgwick County	Derby	No	No	No	No	(316) 788-8540	384	26	14.7	43.2%	272 (70.8%)	7 (1.8%)	59 (15.4%)	8 (2.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.4%)	53.5	294^th of 653 public elementary schools	55.0%		47.3	352^nd of 660 public elementary schools	46.7%	58	35.1	46.1	40.0	40.2	54.4	46.2	25.7	40.8	47.1	47.1	$8,027	$479	$7,548
Mulvane Elementary W D Munson	Public	PK, KG-2	1007 Westview Dr	Mulvane	67110	Sedgwick County	Mulvane	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 777-0151	422	35	12.0	46.9%	342 (81.0%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (11.6%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.7%)								(n/a)											$8,587	$778	$7,810
Stone Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3012 Triple Creek Dr	Derby	67037	Sedgwick County	Derby	No	No	No	No	(316) 788-8555	420	27	15.5	31.2%	293 (69.8%)	15 (3.6%)	65 (15.5%)	9 (2.1%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.9%)	69.1	172^nd of 653 public elementary schools	73.7%		70	161^st of 660 public elementary schools	75.6%	11	43.5	51.7	56.1	50.3	56.5	46.7	33.8	45.9	60.0	60.0
Mulvane Grade School	Public	3-5	411 SE Louis Blvd	Mulvane	67110	Sedgwick County	Mulvane	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 777-1981	396	27	14.8	41.2%	332 (83.8%)	3 (0.8%)	23 (5.8%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.8%)	34.1	456^th of 653 public elementary schools	30.2%		36.8	433^rd of 660 public elementary schools	34.4%	23	30.5	35.1	27.5	31.0	39.0	34.4	25.2	32.5	37.4	37.4	$8,287	$690	$7,597
Oaklawn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 S Clifton	Wichita	67216	Sedgwick County	Derby	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 554-0704	216	25	8.4	90.7%	104 (48.1%)	9 (4.2%)	77 (35.6%)	6 (2.8%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	18 (8.3%)	16.7	569^th of 653 public elementary schools	12.9%		13.3	595^th of 660 public elementary schools	9.8%	26	22.2	23.5	22.2	22.7	25.9	0.0	16.7	13.4	36.1	36.1	$12,763	$1,754	$11,009
Nelson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	245 N Delos	Haysville	67060	Sedgwick County	Haysville	No	No	No	Yes	(316) 554-2273	464	33	13.9	59.5%	309 (66.6%)	5 (1.1%)	95 (20.5%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	47 (10.1%)	38.9	423^rd of 653 public elementary schools	35.2%		39.1	415^th of 660 public elementary schools	37.1%	8	29.8	36.1	42.6	36.0	45.6	24.6	27.9	33.2	37.7	37.7	$11,042	$3,595	$7,448

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