Judge Haynes Elementary School (Closed 2023)

827 High St
Portland, IN 47371
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Judge Haynes 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
(17-18)
80-84%
54%
(17-18)
65-69%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
12%
8%
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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% IN state average).
How many students attend Judge Haynes Elementary School?
217 students attend Judge Haynes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Judge Haynes Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Judge Haynes Elementary School?
Judge Haynes Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Judge Haynes Elementary School offer ?
Judge Haynes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Judge Haynes Elementary School part of?
Judge Haynes Elementary School is part of Jay School Corporation School District.

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