Parkwood Elementary School vs Slate Run Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkwood Elementary School
Clarksville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students
Slate Run Elementary School
New Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
405 students
| Measure | Parkwood Elementary School Clarksville, Indiana | Slate Run Elementary School New Albany, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #934 of 1,053 | #775 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #39540 of 50,301 | #31551 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 561 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 561 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Clarksville | New Albany |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Slate Run Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 28.5).
- •Slate Run Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Slate Run Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Slate Run Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 80.7%).
- •Parkwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.0).
- •Parkwood Elementary School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 405.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Parkwood Elementary School better than Slate Run Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Slate Run Elementary School ranks higher (40.6 vs 28.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Parkwood Elementary School and Slate Run Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Clarksville and New Albany in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkwood Elementary School: 561. Slate Run Elementary School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkwood Elementary School and Slate Run Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Parkwood Elementary School is 934th of 1,053 and Slate Run Elementary School is 775th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).