- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Albany, IN
S Ellen Jones Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for S Ellen Jones Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180741001278
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S Ellen Jones Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in New Albany · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
S Ellen Jones Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S Ellen Jones Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in New Albany, IN.
School address
District: New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch · Indiana
NCES ID 180741001278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
S Ellen Jones Elementary School grew from 208 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 180741001278 · New Albany, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 12.2:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: New Albany Senior High School (1,821 students)
S Ellen Jones Elementary School grew from 208 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
S Ellen Jones Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Albany Sen
New Albany Senior High School
1,821 students
- Floyd Central
Floyd Central High School
1,785 students
- Highland Hills
Highland Hills Middle School
1,676 students
- Nathaniel Scri
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School
941 students
- Hazelwood Midd
Hazelwood Middle School
798 students
- This school 243
S Ellen Jones Elementary School
243 students
What this shows S Ellen Jones Elementary School reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How S Ellen Jones Elementary School compares
S Ellen Jones Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 53% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in Indiana - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,175
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
African American 19.3%
Two or More 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, S Ellen Jones Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch reports $13,175 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How S Ellen Jones Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathaniel Scribner Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S Ellen Jones Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in New Albany
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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Grant Line Elementary School
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Community Montessori
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487 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Slate Run Elementary School
Standard public school
405 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Green Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
404 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Fairmont Elementary School
Standard public school
334 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about S Ellen Jones Elementary School
How many students attend S Ellen Jones Elementary School?
S Ellen Jones Elementary School has 243 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Albany, IN. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S Ellen Jones Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at S Ellen Jones Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at S Ellen Jones Elementary School?
75.5% of students at S Ellen Jones Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S Ellen Jones Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at S Ellen Jones Elementary School is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in New Albany, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S Ellen Jones Elementary School?
S Ellen Jones Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does S Ellen Jones Elementary School rank among schools in New Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, S Ellen Jones Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in New Albany, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch?
Besides S Ellen Jones Elementary School, New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch also operates New Albany Senior High School (1,821 students), Floyd Central High School (1,785 students), and Highland Hills Middle School (1,676 students). See the New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch district page for the complete list.