At a glance
Reported students
485
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
485
Derby Elementary School: 485 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
11.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 457
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Derby Elementary School
Derby Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Derby Line. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Derby School District. NCES reports 485 students for 2024–25.
Among 196 elementary schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 175.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, close to the Vermont median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Derby Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.6%
- Hispanic2.9%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Derby Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Country Union Junior High School Middle · North Country Union Junior High School District | 07–08 | 234 | 3.7 mi |
| Newport City Elementary School Elementary · Newport City School District | PK–06 | 316 | 5.3 mi |
| North Country Union High School High · North Country Union High School District | 09–12 | 678 | 5.6 mi |
| North Country Career Center High · North Country Union High School District | 09–12 | 0 | 5.6 mi |
| Newport Town School Elementary · Newport Town School District | PK–06 | 120 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Derby Elementary School
What grades does Derby Elementary School serve?
Derby Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Derby School District.
How many students attend Derby Elementary School?
Derby Elementary School reported 485 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 457 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Derby Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 485 students and 42.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Derby Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Derby Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Derby School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Derby Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Derby Elementary School in?
Derby Elementary School is part of Derby School District, based in Derby Line, VT, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Derby Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Country Union Junior High School (3.7 mi), Newport City Elementary School (5.3 mi), North Country Union High School (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.