The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in Math. The lowest is 48% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Slate Run Elementary School
Slate Run Elementary School is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in New Albany, Indiana, as part of the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation. It occupies a single building on Slate Run Road and draws students from a residential area of this mid-sized Ohio River city that functions as part of the Louisville metropolitan area. The school’s enrollment is moderate for an elementary school, with classes across the primary grades.
Academically, Slate Run posts results that place it in a strong position relative to other districts in Floyd County. On the state’s ILEARN assessments, a solid majority of students met or exceeded state standards in math. In English language arts and science, about half of students reached the proficient level. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages performance across all tested subjects and grades, sits in the top tier among districts in Floyd County. This suggests that the instructional program tends to produce stronger math outcomes than literacy or science, though all three areas are above the county median. Because the school serves only early elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to consider, and no high school academic data applies here. Parents looking for a sense of how the school’s learning environment compares locally can note that Slate Run’s academic profile is a strength within the county.
The student body is majority white, with a substantial share of students identifying as two or more races, and smaller shares identifying as Black, Hispanic, or Asian. Nearly half of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, which reflects the economic context of the surrounding community. Information on the share of students with individualized education programs or English learner status was not available in the data provided, and a parent may want to ask the school directly about special education services and language supports if those are a priority.
New Albany itself has a historic downtown with late 19th century architecture, a riverfront greenway being expanded, and a mix of light manufacturing, institutional employers such as Indiana University Southeast, and civic amenities including a public library and festival culture. Home values in the area are below the national median, and rents are moderate, making the region relatively affordable compared to larger metropolitan markets. The city is actively investing in infrastructure, with a new fire station and a planned police headquarters recently completed or underway, and the school district’s website did not surface any major recent changes in policy or leadership for the corporation as a whole.
For a family seeking a standard public elementary option in the New Albany area, Slate Run offers a regular instructional setting with a clear academic stronghold in mathematics and overall performance that stands out among Floyd County elementary schools. The school’s size and grade span are typical for the region, and its student diversity is broader than some of its neighbors. Those considering the school should also weigh the broader community's character and housing costs against their own preferences, while noting that the available data does not cover classroom-level programs, enrichment offerings, or staffing ratios.
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