Alton Darby Elementary School

2730 Alton Darby Creek Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026

511 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Alton Darby Elementary School, located in Hilliard, Ohio, serves as a key educational institution within the Hilliard City School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a positive, inclusive environment for its students. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, Alton Darby focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for future success through a blend of rigorous instruction and character development.

The school benefits from the active involvement of its surrounding community and parent-teacher organization, which helps enrich the student experience through various extracurricular opportunities and school events. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Alton Darby prioritizes student well-being and engagement, striving to maintain a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, think critically, and build strong interpersonal skills in a safe and nurturing setting.

511

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alton Darby Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	36
Black	63
Asian	25
Two or More	43

White
344 (67.3 %)
Black
63 (12.3 %)
Two or More
43 (8.4 %)
Hispanic
36 (7.0 %)
Asian
25 (4.9 %)

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)921-5000
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 176

Grade 1 154

Grade 2 181