Darden Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025South Bend, Indiana 46637 · South Bend Community School Corp
#894 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#37090 of 50,301 nationally
About Darden Elementary School
Darden Elementary School is a public elementary located in South Bend, in the South Bend Community School Corp school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 375 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 894th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (76th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 375.
There are 39 schools in South Bend; Darden Elementary School ranks 13th of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)23%
- Reading proficiency (30%)23%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Darden Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Darden Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Clay High School
South Bend · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 891 m away
Clay International Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
496 students · 1.4 km away
Swanson Traditional School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students · 1.5 km away
Paramount School of Excellence South Bend
South Bend · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
476 students · 3.8 km away
Edison Middle School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–8
551 students · 4.6 km away
Rise Up Academy at Eggleston
South Bend · Public high · Grades 9–12
149 students · 4.8 km away
South Bend Virtual School
South Bend · Public other · Grades K–12
291 students · 4.8 km away
Marquette Montessori Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
431 students · 4.9 km away
Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students · 5.2 km away
Prairie Vista Elementary School
Granger · Public elementary · Grades K–5
513 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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375 students
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
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375 students
Bailly Elementary School
Chesterton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
374 students
Beveridge Elementary School
Gary · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
Warren Central Elementary School
West Lebanon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
376 students
Wilson Elementary School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Darden Elementary School a good school?
Darden Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 32.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #894 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Darden Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Darden Elementary School ranks #894 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #37090 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Darden Elementary School?
Darden Elementary School had 375 students in 2025.
Is Darden Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Darden Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Darden Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Darden Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.