- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Bend, IN
Darden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Darden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181029001651
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Darden Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in South Bend · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Darden Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Darden Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in South Bend, IN.
School address
District: South Bend Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181029001651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Darden Elementary School shrank from 522 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 181029001651 · South Bend, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 9.9:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams High School (1,966 students)
Darden Elementary School shrank from 522 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Darden Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adams High Sch
Adams High School
1,966 students
- Riley High Sch
Riley High School
1,238 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
795 students
- Clay High Scho 628
Clay High School
628 students
- Jefferson Trad 591
Jefferson Traditional School
591 students
- This school 375
Darden Elementary School
375 students
What this shows Darden Elementary School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Darden Elementary School compares
Darden Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 54% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 5% in Indiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.1%
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
$17,587
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.9%
African American 31.7%
Two or More 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Darden Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Bend Community School Corp reports $17,587 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Darden Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Traditional School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Darden Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in South Bend
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Success Academy Primary School
Standard public school
610 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Academy
Standard public school
443 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Madison S.T.E.a.M. Academy
Standard public school
431 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
315 students 11.3:1 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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Darden Elementary School
How many students attend Darden Elementary School?
Darden Elementary School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Bend, IN. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Darden Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 38% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Darden Elementary School?
76.1% of students at Darden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Darden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Darden Elementary School is White at 37.9% of enrollment, in South Bend, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Darden Elementary School?
Darden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Darden Elementary School rank among elementary schools in South Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Darden Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in South Bend, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in South Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in South Bend Community School Corp?
Besides Darden Elementary School, South Bend Community School Corp also operates Adams High School (1,966 students), Riley High School (1,238 students), and Washington High School (795 students). See the South Bend Community School Corp district page for the complete list.