- Enrollment
- 1,207
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dunkirk, IN
West Jay Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Jay Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180498000919
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Jay Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 214
- students enrolled
West Jay Elementary has class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jay School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180498000919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
West Jay Elementary held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 180498000919 · Dunkirk, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 10.2:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Jay County Jr/Sr High School (1,207 students)
West Jay Elementary held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West 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
- East Jay Eleme
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
- This school 214
West Jay Elementary
214 students
What this shows West Jay Elementary reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Jay Elementary compares
West 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 38% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in Indiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
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
16
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, West 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 West Jay Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redkey Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Jay Elementary'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
- 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
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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Jay Elementary
How many students attend West Jay Elementary?
West Jay Elementary has 214 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dunkirk, IN. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jay Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 35% 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 West Jay Elementary?
68.3% of students at West Jay Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Jay Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Jay Elementary is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Dunkirk, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Jay Elementary?
West Jay Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Jay School Corporation?
Besides West Jay Elementary, Jay School Corporation also operates Jay County Jr/Sr High School (1,207 students), East Jay Elementary (529 students), and East Elementary School (395 students). See the Jay School Corporation district page for the complete list.