Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Darby Woods Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Darby Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Darby Woods Elementary School's student population of 543 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Darby Woods Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Darby Woods Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1800 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
19%
7%
Black
15%
17%
White
43%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darby Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Darby Woods Elementary School is ranked #1800 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Darby Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Darby Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Galloway Ridge Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Darby Woods Elementary School?
543 students attend Darby Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Darby Woods Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Darby Woods Elementary School?
Darby Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Darby Woods Elementary School offer ?
Darby Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Darby Woods Elementary School part of?
Darby Woods Elementary School is part of South-Western City School District.
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