Darden Elementary School

18645 Janet St
South Bend, IN 46637
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 517 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 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (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:

School Overview

Darden Elementary School's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
517 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Darden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Darden Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#1575 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
36%
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16%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
35%
13%
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White
41%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Darden Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darden Elementary School's ranking?
Darden Elementary School is ranked #1575 out of 1,755 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, Marquette Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Darden Elementary School?
517 students attend Darden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Darden Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% 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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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