East Elementary School
Tel:
(260)726-9418
- East Elementary School serves 299 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 31%.
School Overview
- East Elementary School's student population of 299 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 299 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #290 out of 1,767 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 12% |
| White | 91% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jay Corporation School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to East Elementary School is Jay County High School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is East Jay County Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is East Jay County Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Portland East Jay County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 516 students
0.4 miles
225 E Water St
Portland, IN 47371
(260)726-9371 0.4 6-8 516 - Portland General Shanks Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 315 students
0.8 miles
414 Floral Ave
Portland, IN 47371
(260)726-8868 0.8 K-5 315 - Portland Judge Haynes Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 221 students
1.1 miles
827 High St
Portland, IN 47371
(260)726-8890 1.1 K-5 221 - Portland Jay County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1073 students
2.8 miles
2072 W Sr 67
Portland, IN 47371
(260)726-9306 2.8 9-12 1073 - Bryant Bloomfield Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 249 students
5.5 miles
350 E 500 N
Bryant, IN 47326
(260)726-9417 5.5 K-5 249
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