Slate Run Elementary School
Slate Run Elementary School serves 298 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Slate Run Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Slate Run Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Slate Run Elementary School's student population of 298 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 298 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Slate Run Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Slate Run Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1226 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 12% |
| Black | 12% | 13% |
| White | 66% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 16% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Albany-Floyd County Con School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Slate Run Elementary School is New Albany Senior High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hazelwood Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fairmont Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New Albany Fairmont Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-4 | 340 students10
0.6 miles
1725 Abbie Dell Ave
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4286 0.6 K-4 340 - New Albany Hazelwood Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 54%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 997 students10
0.6 miles
1021 Hazelwood Ave
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4280 0.6 5-8 997 - New Albany New Albany Senior High School Math: 30% | Reading: 52%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,827 student10
1.0 miles
1020 Vincennes St
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 542-8506 1 9-12 1,827 - New Albany S Ellen Jones Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 239 students10
1.4 miles
600 E 11th St
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-4306 1.4 K-4 239 - Clarksville Clarksville Senior High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 440 students10
1.7 miles
800 Dr Dot Lewis Dr
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 282-8231 1.7 9-12 440
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