Jay Elementary School

403 North Main
Jay, OK 74346
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Jay Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50% in OK
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : JAY ES's attendance zone covers the entire district in Jay, OK, encompassing approximately 248.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 8.7 miles and the furthest edge reaching 14.7 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jay Elementary School's student population of 538 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Jay Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jay Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#643 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
25%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25-29%
27%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
58%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
7%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
10%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
8%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

White
22%
43%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
78%
0.61

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
12.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
49%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jay Elementary School's ranking?
Jay Elementary School is ranked #643 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Jay Elementary School often compared to?
Jay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grove Lower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Jay Elementary School?
538 students attend Jay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Jay Elementary School students are American Indian, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jay Elementary School?
Jay Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jay Elementary School offer ?
Jay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jay Elementary School part of?
Jay Elementary School is part of Jay School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : JAY ES's attendance zone covers the entire district in Jay, OK, encompassing approximately 248.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 8.7 miles and the furthest edge reaching 14.7 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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