Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
2%
Black
(15-16)1%
3%
White
(15-16)97%
90%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ME state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% ME state average).
How many students attend Jay Elementary School?
348 students attend Jay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Jay Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jay Elementary School?
Jay Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jay Elementary School offer ?
Jay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jay Elementary School part of?
Jay Elementary School is part of Regional School Unit 73 School District.
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