Darden Elementary School

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Darden Primary Center, located on Janet Street in South Bend, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the South Bend Community School Corporation. The school is specifically designed to cater to the needs of young learners, focusing on the critical early years of primary education. By providing a structured and supportive environment, the center aims to establish a strong academic and social base, helping students develop the essential skills necessary for their future success in upper elementary grades and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local South Bend community, emphasizing a collaborative approach to learning that involves teachers, students, and families. Darden Primary Center is committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere where children can explore their interests and build confidence. Through its curriculum and daily operations, the school strives to promote inclusivity and academic growth, ensuring that each student receives the individual attention needed to thrive during these formative developmental stages.

375

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Darden Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	43
Black	119
Asian	13
Two or More	57
American Indian	1

White
142 (37.9%)
Black
119 (31.7%)
Two or More
57 (15.2%)
Hispanic
43 (11.5%)
Asian
13 (3.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	South Bend Community School Corp
Phone:	(574)243-7335
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 49