Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Darden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Darden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Darden Elementary School's student population of 465 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Darden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Darden Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1468 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
35%
13%
White
37%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darden Elementary School's ranking?
Darden Elementary School is ranked #1468 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Darden Elementary School often compared to?
Darden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swanson Traditional School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Darden Elementary School?
465 students attend Darden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Darden Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Darden Elementary School?
Darden Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Darden Elementary School offer ?
Darden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Darden Elementary School part of?
Darden Elementary School is part of South Bend Community School Corp School District.
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