Darby Creek Elementary School (Ranked Top 30% for 2025)

6305 Pinefield Dr
Hilliard, OH 43026

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Top 30%

Serving 504 students in grades 3-5, Darby Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).

The percentage of students achieving is 74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving is 74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 504 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
: Top 30% in OH
: 74% (Top 30%)
: 74% (Top 30%)
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Darby Creek Elementary School's student population of 504 students has grown by 21% over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Darby Creek Elementary School
3	174
4	166
5	164

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Total Students

504 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Darby Creek Elementary School
2023	523
2022	502
2021	493
2020	415
2019	415
2018	479
2017	479
2016	471
2015	489
2014	530
2013	569
2012	574
2011	614
2010	610
2009	569
2008	552
2007	676
2006	676
2005	664
2004	634
2003	564
2002	524
2001	634
2000	463
1999	335

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Darby Creek Elementary School
2023	29
2022	28
2021	28
2020	23
2019	23
2018	23
2017	23
2016	25
2014	25
2013	25
2012	27
2011	29
2010	30
2009	28
2008	30
2007	50
2006	35
2005	33
2004	32
2003	35
2002	35

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Year Founded

1905

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School Mascot

Hilliard Panthers

School Rankings

Darby Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Darby Creek Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (OH)

#663 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Darby Creek Elementary School
2023	#663
2022	#625
2021	#536
2019	#693
2018	#808
2017	#272
2016	#470
2015	#952
2014	#1003
2013	#1092
2012	#690

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74%

54%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Darby Creek Elementary School	Ohio	Hilliard City School District
2023	74%	54%	63%
2022	76%	52%	62%
2021	72%	50%	57%
2019	83%	63%	71%
2018	78%	62%	69%
2017	87%	63%	72%
2016	81%	61%	72%
2015	83%	68%	78%
2014	88%	77%	88%
2013	87%	76%	88%
2012	87%	78%	89%

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74%

60%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Darby Creek Elementary School	Ohio	Hilliard City School District
2022	74%	60%	67%
2021	72%	57%	62%
2019	75%	64%	68%
2018	74%	63%	69%
2017	82%	62%	68%
2016	74%	55%	65%
2015	85%	74%	85%
2014	90%	83%	91%
2013	89%	83%	90%
2012	92%	83%	90%
2011	91%	82%	90%

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65-69%

63%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Darby Creek Elementary School	Ohio	Hilliard City School District
2022	67%	63%	72%
2021	57%	60%	67%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Darby Creek Elementary School	Ohio	Hilliard City School District
2023	18:1	17:1	17:1
2022	18:1	17:1	18:1
2021	18:1	17:1	17:1
2020	18:1	18:1	19:1
2019	18:1	18:1	19:1
2018	21:1	18:1	19:1
2017	21:1	18:1	19:1
2016	19:1	18:1	19:1
2014	21:1	18:1	19:1
2013	23:1	18:1	19:1
2012	22:1	18:1	19:1
2011	21:1	17:1	18:1
2010	20:1	17:1	18:1
2009	20:1	18:1	18:1
2008	18:1	18:1	17:1
2007	14:1	17:1	16:1
2006	19:1	17:1	17:1
2005	20:1	17:1	17:1
2004	20:1	17:1	16:1
2003	16:1	16:1	15:1
2002	15:1	17:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Darby Creek Elementary School	Ohio	Hilliard City School District
2023	6%	3%	7%
2022	7%	3%	6%
2021	6%	3%	7%
2020	9%	3%	7%
2019	9%	3%	7%
2018	11%	3%	7%
2017	11%	3%	7%
2016	10%	3%	7%
2015	11%	2%	7%
2014	10%	2%	7%
2013	10%	3%	7%
2012	10%	2%	6%
2011	11%	3%	6%
2010	12%	3%	8%
2009	13%	3%	8%
2008	12%	2%	7%
2007	10%	3%	7%
2006	9%	2%	7%
2005	8%	2%	6%
2004	8%	2%	6%
2003	8%	2%	5%
2002	7%	1%	4%
2001	4%	1%	4%
2000	3%	1%	3%
1999	4%	1%	3%

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Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Darby Creek Elementary School	Ohio	Hilliard City School District
2023	7%	7%	11%
2022	6%	7%	10%
2021	5%	6%	10%
2020	4%	6%	9%
2019	4%	6%	9%
2018	3%	5%	8%
2017	3%	5%	8%
2016	5%	5%	8%
2015	3%	5%	7%
2014	4%	5%	6%
2013	4%	4%	6%
2012	3%	4%	5%
2011	3%	3%	5%
2010	3%	4%	6%
2009	4%	4%	5%
2008	4%	4%	5%
2007	4%	3%	5%
2006	3%	3%	4%
2005	3%	3%	4%
2004	3%	3%	4%
2003	2%	3%	3%

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Black

10%

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Darby Creek Elementary School	Ohio	Hilliard City School District
2023	9%	17%	9%
2022	10%	17%	9%
2021	8%	17%	9%
2020	5%	17%	8%
2019	5%	17%	8%
2018	5%	16%	7%
2017	5%	16%	7%
2016	3%	16%	7%
2015	4%	16%	6%
2014	4%	16%	6%
2013	4%	16%	6%
2012	4%	16%	6%
2011	2%	16%	6%
2010	4%	17%	6%
2009	3%	17%	6%
2008	3%	17%	7%
2007	6%	17%	6%
2006	5%	17%	6%
2005	6%	18%	6%
2004	5%	17%	5%
2003	6%	17%	5%
2002	4%	16%	4%
2001	5%	16%	4%
2000	4%	16%	3%
1999	2%	15%	3%

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White

71%

66%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Darby Creek Elementary School	Ohio	Hilliard City School District
2023	72%	67%	68%
2022	73%	67%	70%
2021	78%	68%	70%
2020	80%	69%	72%
2019	80%	69%	72%
2018	79%	71%	74%
2017	79%	71%	74%
2016	81%	71%	75%
2015	81%	72%	76%
2014	80%	73%	77%
2013	79%	73%	77%
2012	79%	74%	78%
2011	80%	74%	79%
2010	81%	76%	80%
2009	80%	76%	81%
2008	81%	77%	81%
2007	80%	77%	82%
2006	83%	78%	83%
2005	83%	77%	84%
2004	84%	78%	85%
2003	84%	78%	87%
2002	87%	81%	90%
2001	90%	81%	90%
2000	96%	81%	92%
1999	98%	82%	93%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Darby Creek Elementary School	Ohio	Hilliard City School District
2023	5%	6%	5%
2022	4%	6%	5%
2021	3%	6%	4%
2020	2%	5%	4%
2019	2%	5%	4%
2018	2%	5%	4%
2017	2%	5%	4%
2016	1%	5%	3%
2015	1%	5%	4%
2014	2%	4%	4%
2013	3%	4%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.48

0.53

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Darby Creek Elementary School	Ohio	Hilliard City School District
2023	0.47	0.52	0.51
2022	0.45	0.52	0.50
2021	0.38	0.51	0.49
2020	0.35	0.49	0.46
2019	0.35	0.49	0.46
2018	0.36	0.47	0.43
2017	0.36	0.47	0.43
2016	0.33	0.47	0.42
2015	0.33	0.46	0.41
2014	0.36	0.44	0.40
2013	0.37	0.44	0.40
2012	0.37	0.43	0.38
2011	0.35	0.43	0.37
2010	0.35	0.41	0.34
2009	0.36	0.40	0.33
2008	0.33	0.40	0.32
2007	0.35	0.40	0.31
2006	0.30	0.37	0.30
2005	0.32	0.38	0.28
2004	0.29	0.37	0.26
2003	0.31	0.37	0.25
2002	0.23	0.32	0.19
2001	0.19	0.32	0.16
2000	0.15	0.31	0.15
1999	0.10	0.31	0.14

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

25%

42%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Darby Creek Elementary School	Ohio	Hilliard City School District
2023	18%	37%	20%
2022	6%	38%	20%
2021	6%	39%	20%
2020	8%	39%	19%
2019	8%	39%	19%
2018	5%	23%	20%
2017	5%	23%	20%
2016	7%	40%	19%
2015	6%	40%	20%
2014	8%	39%	20%
2013	8%	33%	20%
2012	7%	38%	19%
2011	7%	37%	18%
2010	6%	34%	16%
2009	4%	30%	13%
2007	8%	27%	11%
2006	7%	27%	10%
2005	7%	25%	8%
2004	6%	24%	7%
2003	9%	24%	7%
2002	7%	22%	5%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Darby Creek Elementary School	Ohio	Hilliard City School District
2023	2%	5%	5%
2022	3%	5%	4%
2021	3%	5%	4%
2020	1%	5%	4%
2019	1%	5%	4%
2018	3%	4%	3%
2017	3%	4%	3%
2016	2%	4%	3%
2015	3%	5%	3%
2014	2%	5%	4%
2013	1%	5%	4%
2012	1%	6%	4%
2011	1%	6%	3%
2010	1%	6%	3%
2009	2%	6%	3%
2007	1%	6%	3%
2006	2%	6%	3%
2005	1%	6%	2%
2004	1%	5%	2%
2003	1%	5%	2%
2002	2%	5%	2%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Hilliard City School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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School Mascot: Hilliard Panthers

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darby Creek Elementary School's ranking?

Darby Creek Elementary School is ranked #663 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.

What schools are Darby Creek Elementary School often compared to?

Darby Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hoffman Trails Elementary School, Ridgewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).

How many students attend Darby Creek Elementary School?

504 students attend Darby Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Darby Creek Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Darby Creek Elementary School?

Darby Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Darby Creek Elementary School offer ?

Darby Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Darby Creek Elementary School part of?

Darby Creek Elementary School is part of Hilliard City School District.

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

Total Students Trends Over Years (1999-2023)

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2002-2023)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)

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