Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-2, East Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Elementary School's student population of 395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)80-84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
85%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
395 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of East Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Jay School Corporation School District.
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