Overview
Swaney Elem is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Derby, Kansas. The school enrolls 351 students. It is part of the Derby district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictDerby
County20173
CityDerby
ZIP67037
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID200546000357
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment351
White68.9%
Hispanic / Latino16.8%
Black / African American2.0%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races10.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %61%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)