TANGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tanglewood Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Derby school district, located in Derby, KS with about 426 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 22 teachers, Tanglewood Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Tanglewood Elementary School is a public school located in Derby, Kansas, serving as part of the Derby Public Schools district (USD 260). The school is situated in a residential area on Ridgecrest Road and caters to elementary-aged students in the local community. It is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and strong community engagement, which are hallmarks of the Derby school system.
As a member of the Derby Public Schools, Tanglewood benefits from the district's commitment to preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. The school emphasizes collaboration between teachers, parents, and students to create a positive learning atmosphere. Families interested in specific school programs, district policies, or upcoming events can access further details and contact information through the official district website at [www.derbyschools.com](http://www.derbyschools.com/).
For more information, contact Tanglewood Elem at (316) 788-8565 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Derby, KS 67037-3599
(316) 788-8565
http://www.derbyschools.com/
TANGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Derby, KS with about 426 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Derby
- Total Students:
- 426
- Teachers:
- 22.4
- 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 eligible school-No program
- 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 426 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TANGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.