Enrollment
529
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, IN
East Jay Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Jay Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180498000913
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Jay Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Jay Elementary has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Jay Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Portland, IN.
School address
District: Jay School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180498000913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Jay Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Jay Elementary
East Jay Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Portland, Indiana, enrolling 529 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 529 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.
Among 548 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #497, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 529 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Portland's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Elementary School (395 students): East Jay Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 12.7:1).
Jay School Corporation also operates Jay County Jr/Sr High School (1,207 students) and East Elementary School (395 students) alongside East Jay Elementary.
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 Jay Elementary compares
East Jay Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Indiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, East Jay Elementary 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 Jay Elementary.
$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 Jay Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay County Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redkey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Jay Elementary'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
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 (~529 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Jay Elementary
How many students attend East Jay Elementary?
East Jay Elementary has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jay Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Jay Elementary?
50.0% of students at East Jay Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Jay Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Jay Elementary is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Portland, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Jay Elementary?
East Jay Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Jay Elementary rank among public schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, East Jay Elementary ranks #2 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 Jay Elementary a good school?
East Jay Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Jay Elementary, Jay School Corporation also operates Jay County Jr/Sr High School (1,207 students), East Elementary School (395 students), and Redkey Elementary School (326 students). See the Jay School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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