Enrollment
405
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Darbydale Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Darbydale Elementary School
Darbydale Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Grove City, Ohio, enrolling 405 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 87% of Ohio schools and 24% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 669 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #493, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Grove City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Buckeye Woods Elementary School (742 students): Darbydale Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.5:1 vs 22.5:1).
South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students) and Westland High School (1,853 students) alongside Darbydale 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 Darbydale Elementary School compares
Darbydale 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,569
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South-Western City, which includes Darbydale Elementary School.
$13,569
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.4%
Federal 13.8%
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 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
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~405 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Darbydale Elementary School a good school?
Darbydale Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of 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 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.
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