Jay

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Jay, Oklahoma - 4 schools

An equity score of 57/100 ranks Jay #35 of 439 districts in Oklahoma (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,712 per pupil, Jay ranks #138 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending (Oklahoma districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,595
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$13,712
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Jay operates 4 public schools serving 1,595 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Delaware County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,712 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending. See how Oklahoma compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 19.7% local, 39.3% state, and 40.9% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 57/100, ranked #35 of 439 in Oklahoma against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 330.9:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 23.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 23.9% White, 9.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.7% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Jay Ms, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.

Its largest campus is Jay Es, enrolling 538 students (35% of the district's total enrollment).

Jay Es accounts for 33.7% of all Jay student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Jay-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Jay school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

Jay school enrollment ranges from 229 students (lowest) to 538 students (highest), a spread of 309 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Jay student-counselor ratio is 331:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Jay is typically wider than the Jay-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Jay chronic absenteeism rate is 23.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Jay is typically wider than the Jay-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

40.9%
Federal
39.3%
State
19.7%
Local

Funding Equity

57
Equity Score
35 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Jay.

White 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 8.7%
Multiracial 3.2%
Other 53.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 63.4/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Jay's schools, above the Oklahoma average of 59.6.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Jay Ms 65.5
  2. 2 Jay Hs 64.4
  3. 3 Jay Upper Es 63.8
  4. 4 Jay Es 59.9

Programs & Resources

330.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Jay

School Enrollment
Jay Es
538
Jay Hs
471
Jay Upper Es
321
Jay Ms
229

How Jay Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Oklahoma districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Broken Bow Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Perkins-Tryon Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Cleveland Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Plainview Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Bristow Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Jay's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Jay?

Jay has 4 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,595 students.

How much does Jay spend per student?

Jay spends $13,712 per student. The district has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #35 in Oklahoma.

What is the demographic composition of Jay?

Jay students are 23.9% White, 9.9% Hispanic or Latino, 8.7% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Jay?

Jay has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #35 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma.