- Enrollment
- 1,207
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
East Elementary School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 180498000911 · Portland, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 12.7:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Jay County Jr/Sr High School (1,207 students)
East Elementary School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jay County Jr/
Jay County Jr/Sr High School
1,207 students
- East Jay Eleme
East Jay Elementary
529 students
- This school 395
East Elementary School
395 students
- Redkey Element 326
Redkey Elementary School
326 students
- Bloomfield Ele 279
Bloomfield Elementary School
279 students
- West Jay Eleme 214
West Jay Elementary
214 students
What this shows East Elementary School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary School compares
East Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,336
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Jay School Corporation reports $13,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~395 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.