Slate Run Elementary School vs Southwestern Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 125 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Slate Run Elementary School
New Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
405 students
Southwestern Elementary School
Shelbyville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
405 students
| Measure | Slate Run Elementary School New Albany, Indiana | Southwestern Elementary School Shelbyville, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #775 of 1,053 | #190 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #31551 of 50,301 | #12165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 405 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | New Albany | Shelbyville |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwestern Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 40.6).
- •Southwestern Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Southwestern Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Southwestern Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 49.6%).
- •Slate Run Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.6).
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 Slate Run Elementary School better than Southwestern Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwestern Elementary School ranks higher (68.8 vs 40.6 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 Slate Run Elementary School and Southwestern Elementary School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between New Albany and Shelbyville in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Slate Run Elementary School: 405. Southwestern Elementary School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Slate Run Elementary School and Southwestern Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Slate Run Elementary School is 775th of 1,053 and Southwestern Elementary School is 190th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).