Swaney Elem

www.derbyschools.com/

372 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Swaney Elementary School is a public school located in Derby, Kansas, serving students within the Derby Public Schools district (USD 260). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of community. As part of the Derby school system, Swaney Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors while encouraging them to become responsible and active members of their school community.

The school operates with a commitment to student success, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the Derby Public Schools district. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and educational resources through the official district website. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, parents, and students, Swaney Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

372

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swaney Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	38
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	37
American Indian	4

White
283 (76.1 %)
Hispanic
38 (10.2 %)
Two or More
37 (9.9 %)
Black
8 (2.2 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Derby
Phone:	(316)788-8560
Website:	http://www.derbyschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 70