6305 Pinefield Dr
Hilliard, OH 43026
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
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:

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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
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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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%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
6%
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Black
8%
17%
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White
78%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.38
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
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.

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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

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