S Ellen Jones Elementary School

243 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

S. Ellen Jones Elementary School, located in New Albany, Indiana, is a public school serving students in the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic skills and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to meet the individual needs of its learners while maintaining a focus on community engagement and parental involvement.

Beyond academics, S. Ellen Jones Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a safe and positive school culture that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with students, often integrating technology and collaborative projects to keep learners engaged. As a staple in the local community, the school works to provide a stable, nurturing atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive and build the confidence necessary for future educational achievement.

243

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for S Ellen Jones Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	17
Black	47
Two or More	41

White
138 (56.8%)
Black
47 (19.3%)
Two or More
41 (16.9%)
Hispanic
17 (7.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch
Phone:	(812)949-4306
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 68

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 37