Serving 243 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: S Ellen Jones Elementary School serves a 149 square mile attendance zone in New Albany, IN, encompassing the entire district, with most areas typically a 15-20 minute drive away and the furthest edge located 14.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
S Ellen Jones Elementary School's student population of 243 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
S Ellen Jones Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S Ellen Jones Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1154 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
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
7%
15%
Black
19%
14%
White
57%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S Ellen Jones Elementary School's ranking?
S Ellen Jones Elementary School is ranked #1154 out of 1,743 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
243 students attend S Ellen Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of S Ellen Jones Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 7% 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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