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Darden Elementary School

South Bend, Indiana · Grades PreK to 5 · South Bend Community School Corp

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About Darden Elementary School

Darden Elementary School is a public school in South Bend, Indiana, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 375 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in South Bend. With about 30.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.3 students per teacher. South Bend Community School Corp runs 29 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in St. Joseph County. Within 5 miles there are 51 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	18645 Janet St, South Bend, IN 46637
Phone	(574) 243-7335
School district	South Bend Community School Corp
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	375
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30.4
Students per teacher	12.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, St. Joseph County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 181029001651). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Darden Elementary School serve?

Darden Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Darden Elementary School?

Darden Elementary School reported 375 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Darden Elementary School?

About 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 375 students and 30.4 teachers in federal data.

Is Darden Elementary School a public or charter school?

Darden Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Darden Elementary School in?

Darden Elementary School is part of South Bend Community School Corp. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/in/south-bend-community-school-corp/

Where is Darden Elementary School located?

Darden Elementary School is at 18645 Janet St, South Bend, IN 46637. The phone number is (574) 243-7335.

How many other schools are near Darden Elementary School?

There are 51 other schools within 5 miles of Darden Elementary School in our directory.