Enrollment
405
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Albany, IN
Slate Run Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Slate Run Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180741001281
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slate Run Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #6 of 7
- schools in New Albany · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Slate Run Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slate Run Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in New Albany, IN.
School address
District: New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch · Indiana
NCES ID 180741001281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Slate Run Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Slate Run Elementary School
Slate Run Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Albany, Indiana, enrolling 405 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 456 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #419, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among New Albany's public schools, it stands alongside Mount Tabor Elementary School (655 students): Slate Run Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 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 Slate Run 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 Slate Run Elementary School compares
Slate Run 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Indiana - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 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 64.2%
Two or More 15.6%
African American 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Slate Run 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 Slate Run 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 Slate Run Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slate Run 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
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
S Ellen Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
243 students 12.2:1 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 (~405 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Slate Run Elementary School
How many students attend Slate Run Elementary School?
Slate Run Elementary School has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Albany, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slate Run Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Slate Run Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Slate Run Elementary School?
59.5% of students at Slate Run Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slate Run Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Slate Run Elementary School is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in New Albany, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slate Run Elementary School?
Slate Run Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Slate Run Elementary School rank among schools in New Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Slate Run Elementary School ranks #6 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 Slate Run Elementary School a good school?
Slate Run Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Slate Run 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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