Park Hill Elementary

www.derbyschools.com/

407 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Park Hill Elementary is a public school located in Derby, Kansas, serving as part of the Derby Public Schools district (USD 260). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. By emphasizing core academic standards alongside character development, Park Hill aims to prepare its students for future success both within the classroom and as members of the local community.

The school benefits from being part of a larger district known for its commitment to educational innovation and student-centered resources. Parents and community members can find information regarding school calendars, district policies, and academic programs on the official website at [www.derbyschools.com](http://www.derbyschools.com/). Park Hill maintains a focus on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience in a safe and welcoming setting.

407

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	315
Hispanic	34
Black	4
Asian	8
Two or More	43
American Indian	3

White
315 (77.4 %)
Two or More
43 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
34 (8.4 %)
Asian
8 (2.0 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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)788-8095
Website:	http://www.derbyschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 27

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 76