Alton Darby Elementary School

2730 Alton Darby Creek Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 522 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Alton Darby Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is equal to the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 64%
  • : 57%
  • : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Alton Darby Elementary School's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Alton Darby Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
(20-21)
64%
50%
(20-21)
57%
57%
(20-21)
55-59%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
14%
17%
White
65%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Alton Darby Elementary School?
522 students attend Alton Darby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Alton Darby Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alton Darby Elementary School?
Alton Darby Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alton Darby Elementary School offer ?
Alton Darby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alton Darby Elementary School part of?
Alton Darby Elementary School is part of Hilliard City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 64%
  • : 57%
  • : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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