Darby Creek Elementary School

523 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Darby Creek Elementary School, located at 6305 Pinefield Dr in Hilliard, Ohio, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Hilliard City School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and social-emotional learning, Darby Creek strives to prepare its students for future success through a combination of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational practices.

The school community is characterized by a strong sense of partnership between staff, parents, and the surrounding Hilliard neighborhood. Darby Creek places a significant focus on community engagement, offering various programs and extracurricular activities that promote student collaboration and personal growth. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience and maintaining a welcoming school culture, Darby Creek Elementary continues to be a staple of the local community, dedicated to nurturing well-rounded, lifelong learners.

523

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Darby Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	36
Black	49
Asian	32
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

White
376 (71.9 %)
Black
49 (9.4 %)
Hispanic
36 (6.9 %)
Asian
32 (6.1 %)
Two or More
28 (5.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Hilliard City
Phone:	(614)921-5500
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Grade 3 171

Grade 4 176

Grade 5 176