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S Ellen Jones Elementary School

600 E 11th St, New Albany, IN 47150New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–04Non-Charter
208
Students
Total enrolled
$14,178
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
10.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 35% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 208 students in grades PK–04 in New Albany, Indiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,178 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

S Ellen Jones Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in New Albany, Indiana, serving grades PK–04 with 208 students. The district invests $14,178 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at S Ellen Jones Elementary School

208
Total Students
10.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
80%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution103 male · 105 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility80%
National avg 52% · 167 students
Student Composition
59%
23%
13%
White59%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black23%
Multiracial13%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 180741001278

Academic Outcomes at S Ellen Jones Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 44th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 47150

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,178Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,178
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,238
Student Support$2,694
Administration$1,701
Operations$2,127
Other$1,418
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,178 spent per student, an estimated $6,281 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
32%
State government
58.1%
Local (property tax)
31.5%
Federal programs
10.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 10.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 80% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Georgetown Elementary SchoolFloyds Knobs Elementary SchoolMount Tabor Elementary SchoolGrant Line Elementary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Highland Hills Middle SchoolNathaniel Scribner Middle SchoolHazelwood Middle School
↓
High School
Floyd Central High SchoolNew Albany Senior High SchoolProsser Career Education Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location—
CountyFloyd County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNew Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch →
Phone: (812)949-4306
NCES ID: 180741001278
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in New Albany seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch
High
Floyd Central High School
1,873 students · 09–12
● 47 opp19% FRL
High
New Albany Senior High School
1,812 students · 09–12
● 43 opp56% FRL
Mid
Highland Hills Middle School
1,652 students · 05–08
● 40 opp19% FRL
Mid
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School
902 students · 05–08
● 43 opp57% FRL
Mid
Hazelwood Middle School
857 students · 05–08
● 43 opp66% FRL
Elem
Georgetown Elementary School
683 students · PK–04
● 40 opp28% FRL
Elem
Floyds Knobs Elementary School
667 students · PK–04
● 47 opp19% FRL
Elem
Mount Tabor Elementary School
557 students · PK–04
● 43 opp62% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
600 E 11th St, New Albany, IN 47150
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.