Enrollment
243
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How S Ellen Jones Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at S Ellen Jones Elementary School
S Ellen Jones Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in New Albany, Indiana, enrolling 243 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.2:1, S Ellen Jones Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Indiana schools and 23% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 75.5% of students qualify for free meals, 53% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 243 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 143 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #107, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 57 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 243 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among New Albany's public schools, it stands alongside Mount Tabor Elementary School (655 students): S Ellen Jones Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.2:1 vs 16.8:1).
New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch also operates New Albany Senior High School (1,821 students) and Floyd Central High School (1,785 students) alongside S Ellen Jones Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How S Ellen Jones Elementary School compares
S Ellen Jones Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,463
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch, which includes S Ellen Jones Elementary School.
$11,463
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 58.2%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Mount Tabor Elementary School
Standard public school
655 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Grant Line Elementary School
Standard public school
513 students 19:1 students per teacher
Community Montessori
Standard public school
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~243 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is S Ellen Jones Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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