Darden Elementary School
Regular School · South Bend, IN
Darden Elementary School is a regular school school in South Bend, Indiana, serving grades PK–05 with 375 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 38% |
| Black or African American | 119 | 32% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 15% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 43 | 11% |
| Asian | 13 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 375 | 202M / 173F |
English Language Learners: 14 (4% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 12.0% -25pp | 37.0% | 206 |
| Reading Proficiency | 16.0% -26.2pp | 42.2% | 208 |
| Science Proficiency | 15-19% | — | 70 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 375 | 100% |
Contact & Location
18645 Janet St
South Bend, IN 46637
Phone: (574)243-7335
District
South Bend Community School CorpPer-pupil expenditure: $19,588
District enrollment: 15,301
Other Schools in District
- Clay International Academy Elementary
- Coquillard Elementary School Elementary
- Dickinson Academy Elementary
- Edison Middle School Elementary
- Harrison Elementary School Elementary
- Kennedy Academy Elementary
- Lincoln Elementary School Elementary
- Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 46637) → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
181029001651
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD