Enrollment
533
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hilliard, OH
Alton Darby Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alton Darby Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390470104609
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alton Darby Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #7 of 13
- elementary schools in Hilliard · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alton Darby Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alton Darby Elementary School ranks #7 of 13 elementary schools in Hilliard, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alton Darby Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alton Darby Elementary School
Alton Darby Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hilliard, Ohio, enrolling 533 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 533 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 708 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #180.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (11%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hilliard's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ridgewood Elementary School (598 students): Alton Darby Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.7:1 vs 18.1:1).
Hilliard City also operates Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students) and Hilliard Bradley High School (1,712 students) alongside Alton Darby Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alton Darby Elementary School compares
Alton Darby Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 42% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
African American 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Alton Darby Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hilliard City, which includes Alton Darby Elementary School.
$14,096
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.3%
State 25.7%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alton Darby Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard Davidson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Bradley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Darby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Weaver Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alton Darby Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Hilliard
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ridgewood Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Darby Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
526 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Hilliard Crossing Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Hilliard Tharp Sixth Grade Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
J W Reason Elementary School
Standard public school
472 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Hoffman Trails Elementary School
Standard public school
468 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~533 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Alton Darby Elementary School
How many students attend Alton Darby Elementary School?
Alton Darby Elementary School has 533 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hilliard, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alton Darby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alton Darby Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alton Darby Elementary School?
18.4% of students at Alton Darby Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alton Darby Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alton Darby Elementary School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Hilliard, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alton Darby Elementary School?
Alton Darby Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alton Darby Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hilliard?
By Resource Investment Index, Alton Darby Elementary School ranks #7 of 13 elementary schools in Hilliard, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hilliard on the city page.
Is Alton Darby Elementary School a good school?
Alton Darby Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hilliard City?
Besides Alton Darby Elementary School, Hilliard City also operates Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students), Hilliard Bradley High School (1,712 students), and Hilliard Darby High School (1,674 students). See the Hilliard City district page for the complete list.
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