Serving 244 students in grades Kindergarten-6, West Jay Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Jay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
West Jay Elementary School's student population of 244 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 69% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Jay Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Jay Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#985 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
93%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Jay Elementary School's ranking?
West Jay Elementary School is ranked #985 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend West Jay Elementary School?
244 students attend West Jay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of West Jay Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Jay Elementary School?
West Jay Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Jay Elementary School offer ?
West Jay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is West Jay Elementary School part of?
West Jay Elementary School is part of Jay School Corporation School District.
School Reviews
4 1/17/2018
It has grate teachers my favorite teacher is Mrs.Hill she is a grate teacher.
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