EL PASO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
El Paso Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Derby school district, located in Derby, KS with about 273 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, El Paso Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
El Paso Elementary School, located at 900 E. Crestway in Derby, Kansas, is a core institution within the Derby Public Schools district (USD 260). The school serves the local community by providing foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing children for success in their middle and high school years. As part of the Derby school system, it benefits from the district’s broader commitment to innovation, technology integration, and student-centered learning environments.
The school is deeply integrated into the Derby community, which is known for its strong emphasis on school spirit and support for public education. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and fostering a supportive atmosphere, El Paso Elementary aims to provide a stable and enriching educational experience for its students. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, academic programs, or staff information can find comprehensive resources and updates on the district's official website at http://www.derbyschools.com/.
For more information, contact El Paso Elem at (316) 788-8545 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Derby, KS 67037-1999
(316) 788-8545
http://www.derbyschools.com/
EL PASO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Derby, KS with about 273 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Derby
- Total Students:
- 273
- Teachers:
- 17.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 273 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EL PASO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.2%
- Two or more races
- 7.7%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 52.0%
- Male
- 48.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.