Tanglewood Elem

www.derbyschools.com/

619 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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/).

619

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tanglewood Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	497
Hispanic	59
Black	19
Asian	11
Two or More	30
American Indian	3

White
497 (80.3 %)
Hispanic
59 (9.5 %)
Two or More
30 (4.8 %)
Black
19 (3.1 %)
Asian
11 (1.8 %)
American Indian
3 (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)788-8565
Website:	http://www.derbyschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 5

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 114