At a glance
Reported students
405
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
549.5
Darbydale Elementary School: 405 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
21.9:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. 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
- 393
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.51
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Darbydale Elementary School
Darbydale Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Grove City. It is one of 34 current school records connected to South-Western City. NCES reports 405 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.9:1, above the Ohio median of 17.4:1 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 (73.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.1%). English learners represent 11.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Darbydale Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 21.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.51 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.6%
- Hispanic14.1%
- Black4.2%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
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
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.
Other schools in South-Western City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Richard Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
423 reported students
Monterey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
425 reported students
Finland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
371 reported students
Highland Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
475 reported students
West Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
488 reported students
Alton Hall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
504 reported students
Public schools near Darbydale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Crossing Elementary Elementary · South-Western City | PK–04 | 717 | 4.6 mi |
| Alton Hall Elementary School Elementary · South-Western City | KG–04 | 504 | 5.3 mi |
| JC Sommer Elementary School Elementary · South-Western City | KG–04 | 545 | 5.7 mi |
| Richard Avenue Elementary School Elementary · South-Western City | KG–04 | 423 | 6.2 mi |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School Elementary · South-Western City | KG–04 | 742 | 6.3 mi |
| Monterey Elementary School Elementary · South-Western City | KG–04 | 425 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Darbydale Elementary School
What grades does Darbydale Elementary School serve?
Darbydale Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in South-Western City.
How many students attend Darbydale Elementary School?
Darbydale Elementary School reported 405 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 393 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Darbydale Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 21.9:1, based on 405 students and 18.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Darbydale Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Darbydale Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South-Western City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Darbydale Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Darbydale Elementary School in?
Darbydale Elementary School is part of South-Western City, based in Grove City, OH, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Darbydale Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bolton Crossing Elementary (4.6 mi), Alton Hall Elementary School (5.3 mi), JC Sommer Elementary School (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.