Alton Darby Elementary School in Hilliard, Ohio Overview (2026 List)

About Alton Darby Elementary School

Alton Darby Elementary School is situated at 2730 Alton Darby Creek Road, Hilliard, OH 43026. The school educates kindergarten to second-grade students from a booming suburb. The current number of students in the school amounts to 522, in total. The student-teacher ratio for the school is 19:1. In terms of gender distribution, 57% of the student body is made up of boys while girls make 43%. Based on state assessment results, the benchmarks in math proficiency and reading proficiency are not specified. The school is a dedicated primary-elementary facility within the Hilliard City Schools district. The school is part of an attendance area that uses multiple buildings for elementary students where students are divided according to grade banding until middle school admission. Housing prices for the region are estimated at $385,100 on average, showing a demand from surrounding residential areas and developments. Relative to other primary suburban campuses, the school still ranks among the best elementary schools in Ohio.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%

Reading 0%

State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.

28

Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

522

Total Students

$71518

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 64.56%

Asian 5.56%

Hispanic 8.24%

Black 13.98%

Two+ Races 7.66%

Native Am. 0%

White

64.56%

Asian

5.56%

Hispanic

8.24%

Black

13.98%

Two+ Races

7.66%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 522

42.72%

223 Female

57.28%

299 Male

Student Population

522 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

378 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Alton Darby Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2730 Alton Darby Creek Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026

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Phone

(614) 921-5000

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Website

https://www.hilliardschools.org/es/alton-darby-creek/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:20 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Alton Darby Elementary School has completed the academic year 2025-2026 and is moving forward with summer events at the Hilliard City Schools. June sees sports camps in the district like basketball and softball camps, along with a school board meeting for the public on June 8. There is also a "Summer Spray Down" for families on June 23. Students will begin the academic year 2026-2027 on August 19.

FAQ

Q1. What modes of transport do students enrolled at Alton Darby Elementary School use?

Ans. Eligible students could have access to school bus transport facilities provided by the Hilliard City Schools system.

Q2. Do before/after school programs exist for Alton Darby Elementary School?

Ans. The existence of such facilities is yet another question to which parents should seek answers from the relevant authorities.

Q3. Where do parents find announcements from the Alton Darby Elementary School regarding school-related news?

Ans. Parents usually learn about all important school-related events and developments via various channels of information communication within the school system.

Q4. Can parents become involved in some of the activities organized in Alton Darby Elementary School?

Ans. There is usually the possibility to do so through volunteering or participating in various events taking place during the school year.

Q5. What kind of support services does the Alton Darby Elementary School provide for students?

Ans. Support services are usually offered in case of necessity to the school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

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Frindle

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The Wild Robot

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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