Home > Ohio > Franklin County

Darby Creek Elementary School

6305 Pinefield Dr
Hilliard, OH 43026

(School attendance zone shown in map)

View full size Get directions

Rating

Top 20%

Tel: (614) 921-5500

SAVE SCHOOL

Darby Creek Elementary School serves 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Darby Creek Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in OH
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Darby Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Darby Creek Elementary School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

493 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Darby Creek Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Darby Creek Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Darby Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Darby Creek Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (OH)

Overall Testing Rank

#536 out of 3137 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Darby Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Darby Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

57%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Darby Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Darby Creek Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

17%

White

78%

68%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Darby Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.38

0.51

This chart display the diversity score of Darby Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Hilliard City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darby Creek Elementary School's ranking?

Darby Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).

How many students attend Darby Creek Elementary School?

493 students attend Darby Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of Darby Creek Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Darby Creek Elementary School?

Darby Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Darby Creek Elementary School offer ?

Darby Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Darby Creek Elementary School part of?

Darby Creek Elementary School is part of Hilliard City School District.

School Reviews

Review Darby Creek Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

March 03, 2023

Testing Students for Alcohol Use: Violation of Constitutional Rights?

A private school in Illinois will begin randomly testing students for alcohol use this year, raising the issue of the constitutionality of drug and alcohol testing in schools once again.

March 03, 2023

Drug Use Among Teens in Public School: Trends, Signs, and Warnings

Learn about how you can spot the troubling signs of drug use among teenagers on public school campuses.

March 03, 2023

Should 9th Grade be Separate from High School?

Learn about the pros and cons of separating 9th grade from high school.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education