Enrollment
395
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, IN
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180498000911
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Portland, IN.
School address
District: Jay School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180498000911 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Elementary School
East Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Portland, Indiana, enrolling 395 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 395 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 489 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #329.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Portland's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Jay Elementary (529 students): East Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 13.9:1).
Jay School Corporation also operates Jay County Jr/Sr High School (1,207 students) and East Jay Elementary (529 students) alongside East Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Elementary School compares
East Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 13% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in Indiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,645
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, East Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jay School Corporation, which includes East Elementary School.
$12,645
Per student
+5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.7%
State 53.8%
Federal 17.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay County Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jay Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redkey Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jay Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,207
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Portland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~395 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Elementary School?
55.8% of students at East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Portland, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Elementary School rank among public schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Portland, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Portland on the city page.
Is East Elementary School a good school?
East Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jay School Corporation?
Besides East Elementary School, Jay School Corporation also operates Jay County Jr/Sr High School (1,207 students), East Jay Elementary (529 students), and Redkey Elementary School (326 students). See the Jay School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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