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Park Hill Elementary School vs. Jefferson West Elementary School

Should you attend Park Hill Elementary School or Jefferson West Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Park Hill Elementary School
1500 E Woodbrook Lane
Derby, KS 67037
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Jefferson West Elementary School
301 Main Street
Meriden, KS 66512
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Park Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Jefferson West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jefferson West Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-4
Total Students
403 students
326 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Park Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson West Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Park Hill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson West Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Park Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson West Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Park Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Derby School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson West Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson West School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#221 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 20%)
#84 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Park Hill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson West Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in KS)
60-64%
(Top 10% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Derby School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson West School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 30% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 10% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Derby School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson West School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Derby School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Park Hill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson West Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
25
19
Kindergarten Students
65
71
Grade 1 Students
55
64
Grade 2 Students
68
53
Grade 3 Students
65
54
Grade 4 Students
66
65
Grade 5 Students
59
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Park Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Derby School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jefferson West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jefferson West School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Park Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Derby School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson West School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Park Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Derby School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson West School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Park Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Derby School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson West School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
77%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Park Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Derby School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson West School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Park Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Derby School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson West School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.40
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Park Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Derby School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson West School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Park Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Derby School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson West School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Park Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Derby School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson West School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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