- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hilliard, OH
Darby Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Darby Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390470101424
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Darby Creek Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #9 of 13
- elementary schools in Hilliard · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Darby Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Darby Creek Elementary School ranks #9 of 13 elementary schools in Hilliard, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Darby Creek Elementary School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 390470101424 · Hilliard, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 18.8:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students)
Darby Creek Elementary School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Darby Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hilliard David
Hilliard Davidson High School
1,847 students
- Hilliard Bradl
Hilliard Bradley High School
1,712 students
- Hilliard Darby
Hilliard Darby High School
1,674 students
- Hilliard Weave
Hilliard Weaver Middle School
917 students
- Hilliard Memor
Hilliard Memorial Middle School
797 students
- This school 526
Darby Creek Elementary School
526 students
What this shows Darby Creek Elementary School reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Darby Creek Elementary School compares
Darby Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 42% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
African American 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Darby Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hilliard City reports $15,050 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Darby Creek 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 | Higher 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 Darby Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Alton Darby Elementary School
Standard public school
533 students 19.7:1 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Darby Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Darby Creek Elementary School?
Darby Creek Elementary School has 526 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hilliard, OH. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darby Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Darby Creek Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Darby Creek Elementary School?
18.4% of students at Darby Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Darby Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Darby Creek Elementary School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Hilliard, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Darby Creek Elementary School?
Darby Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Darby Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hilliard?
By Resource Investment Index, Darby Creek Elementary School ranks #9 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.
What other schools are in Hilliard City?
Besides Darby Creek 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.