Darby Woods Elementary School

527 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Darby Woods Elementary School, located in Galloway, Ohio, is a public school serving students in the South-Western City School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, the faculty focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to engage in critical thinking and collaborative activities.

Beyond the classroom, Darby Woods is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and school spirit. The school maintains a welcoming atmosphere where parental involvement is encouraged to help support student success. By providing various resources and initiatives aimed at inclusivity, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future educational transitions, ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and structured environment.

527

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Darby Woods Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	104
Black	91
Asian	71
Two or More	48

White
213 (40.4 %)
Hispanic
104 (19.7 %)
Black
91 (17.3 %)
Asian
71 (13.5 %)
Two or More
48 (9.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South-Western City
Phone:	(614)801-8075
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 107