- Enrollment
- 1,207
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
East Jay Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 180498000913 · Portland, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 13.9:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Jay County Jr/Sr High School (1,207 students)
East Jay Elementary held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
East Jay Elementary 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
- This school
East Jay Elementary
529 students
- East Elementar 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 Jay Elementary reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Jay Elementary compares
East Jay Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~529 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.