Jay School Corporation School District

1976 W Tyson Rd
Portland, IN 47371
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,987 students in Jay School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Jay School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,903 Schools
# Students
2,987 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jay School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#118 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
47%
39%
42%
41%
32%
34%
84%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
89%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,009 is higher than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,667 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,009
$13,184
Spending / Student
$12,667
$12,815

Best Jay School Corporation School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
705 E Tallman St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9418
Gr: K-2 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Redkey Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Box 6 W Main St
Redkey, IN 47373
(765) 369-2571
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
350 E 500 N
Bryant, IN 47326
(260) 726-9417
Gr: K-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
East Jay Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
225 E Water St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Gr: 3-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Jay County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2072 W Sr 67
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9306
Gr: 7-12 | 1,278 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
West Jay Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Highland Ave
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-6075
Gr: K-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jay School Corporation School District?
Jay School Corporation School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,987 students.
What is the rank of Jay School Corporation School District?
Jay School Corporation School District is ranked #125 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jay School Corporation School District?
89% of Jay School Corporation School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jay School Corporation School District?
Jay School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Jay School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,667 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,987 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in IN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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