Slate Run Elementary School

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Slate Run Elementary School, located at 1452 Slate Run Road in New Albany, Indiana, is a public school serving students in the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and community engagement. As part of a larger district committed to academic growth, Slate Run utilizes a curriculum designed to meet state standards while providing students with the essential tools needed for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming and inclusive culture for its diverse student body. The faculty and staff prioritize the social-emotional well-being of their students, often incorporating extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives to encourage collaboration and school spirit. By maintaining a focus on both individualized instruction and a strong partnership with local families, Slate Run Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and effective learning space where young students can thrive throughout their formative years.

358

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Slate Run Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	24
Black	39
Asian	6
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	1

White
232 (64.8 %)
Two or More
56 (15.6 %)
Black
39 (10.9 %)
Hispanic
24 (6.7 %)
Asian
6 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)949-4311
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 66