- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galloway, OH
Darby Woods Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Darby Woods Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448000637
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Darby Woods Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Galloway · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Darby Woods Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Darby Woods Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Galloway, OH.
School address
District: South-Western City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448000637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Darby Woods Elementary School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 390448000637 · Galloway, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 18.5:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Grove City High School (1,881 students)
Darby Woods Elementary School held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Darby Woods Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grove City Hig
Grove City High School
1,881 students
- Westland High
Westland High School
1,853 students
- Central Crossi
Central Crossing High School
1,674 students
- Franklin Heigh
Franklin Heights High School
1,398 students
- Buckeye Woods 742
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
742 students
- This school 554
Darby Woods Elementary School
554 students
What this shows Darby Woods Elementary School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Darby Woods Elementary School compares
Darby Woods 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 84% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Ohio - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,393
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
African American 15.0%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 8.1%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Darby Woods Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South-Western City reports $14,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Darby Woods Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Heights High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Darby Woods Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Galloway
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Darby Woods Elementary School
How many students attend Darby Woods Elementary School?
Darby Woods Elementary School has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galloway, OH. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darby Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Darby Woods Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Darby Woods Elementary School?
58.3% of students at Darby Woods Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Darby Woods Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Darby Woods Elementary School is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Galloway, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Darby Woods Elementary School?
Darby Woods Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Darby Woods Elementary School rank among public schools in Galloway?
By Resource Investment Index, Darby Woods Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Galloway, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South-Western City?
Besides Darby Woods Elementary School, South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students), Westland High School (1,853 students), and Central Crossing High School (1,674 students). See the South-Western City district page for the complete list.