- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grove City, OH
Darbydale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Darbydale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448001656
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Darbydale Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Grove City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Darbydale Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Darbydale Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Grove City, OH.
School address
District: South-Western City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448001656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Darbydale Elementary School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 390448001656 · Grove City, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 22.5:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Grove City High School (1,881 students)
Darbydale Elementary School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Darbydale 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 405
Darbydale Elementary School
405 students
What this shows Darbydale Elementary School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Darbydale Elementary School compares
Darbydale 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▲ 18% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Ohio - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.1%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Darbydale 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 Darbydale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Crossing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Heights High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Darbydale 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 Grove City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
742 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Holt Crossing Intermediate School
Standard public school
733 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Park Street Intermediate School
Standard public school
667 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Jc Sommer Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Highland Park Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Hayes Intermediate School
Standard public school
464 students 17.8:1 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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Darbydale Elementary School
How many students attend Darbydale Elementary School?
Darbydale Elementary School has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grove City, OH. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darbydale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Darbydale Elementary School is 22.5:1, which is 24% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Darbydale Elementary School?
37.4% of students at Darbydale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Darbydale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Darbydale Elementary School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Grove City, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Darbydale Elementary School?
Darbydale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Darbydale Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Grove City?
By Resource Investment Index, Darbydale Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Grove City, 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 Grove City on the city page.
What other schools are in South-Western City?
Besides Darbydale 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.