Serving 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tanglewood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Tanglewood Elementary School's student population of 596 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
Tanglewood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tanglewood Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#336 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Tanglewood Elementary School is ranked #336 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Tanglewood Elementary School often compared to?
Tanglewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swaney Elementary School, Park Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Tanglewood Elementary School?
596 students attend Tanglewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Tanglewood Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tanglewood Elementary School?
Tanglewood Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tanglewood Elementary School offer ?
Tanglewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tanglewood Elementary School part of?
Tanglewood Elementary School is part of Derby School District.
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