Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, S Ellen Jones Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S Ellen Jones Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
S Ellen Jones Elementary School's student population of 235 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
S Ellen Jones Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S Ellen Jones Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1227 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
22%
13%
White
55%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S Ellen Jones Elementary School's ranking?
S Ellen Jones Elementary School is ranked #1227 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are S Ellen Jones Elementary School often compared to?
S Ellen Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Valley Elementary School, Fairmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend S Ellen Jones Elementary School?
235 students attend S Ellen Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of S Ellen Jones Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S Ellen Jones Elementary School?
S Ellen Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does S Ellen Jones Elementary School offer ?
S Ellen Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is S Ellen Jones Elementary School part of?
S Ellen Jones Elementary School is part of New Albany-Floyd Co Con School District.
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