West Jay Elementary

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West Jay Elementary ranks 386 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Jay Elementary is a public elementary school in Dunkirk, Indiana, serving 249 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Jay School Corporation district, which is ranked 145 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While West Jay Elementary generally performs better than the district and state averages on ILEARN English Language Arts and Math assessments, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades, its performance declines in 5th and 6th grades. This suggests potential challenges in maintaining academic achievement as students progress through the school. Additionally, West Jay has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.17%) and students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (74.7%) compared to surrounding schools, which may be contributing factors to its performance. The school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (19.4%) than the state average and nearby schools.

Interestingly, the surrounding schools, such as those in the Delaware Community School Corporation district, generally outperform West Jay Elementary in terms of test scores and statewide rankings, despite having similar student demographics and socioeconomic factors. Additionally, West Jay Elementary has a higher per-student spending ($12,117) compared to the surrounding schools, but the impact of this funding on student outcomes is not clear.

Detail:

Public K-6

140 Highland Ave
Dunkirk, IN 47336

(765) 768-6075

District: Jay School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
386^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,117

Students who attend West Jay Elementary usually attend:

High:

Jay County Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 243

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Jay Elementary ranks better than 61.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Jay School Corporation District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.46. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details West Jay Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Jay School Corporation District. Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), two or more races (4.9%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Jay School Corporation District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Jay Elementary is 11.3, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Jay School Corporation District. (See more...)

Compare West Jay Elementary employs 21.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Jay Elementary is $12,117, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Jay School Corporation District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Jay Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jay School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Jay School Corporation 144^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Jay Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	68.95	272^nd	959	71.6%
2006	49.86	558^th	961	41.9%
2007	44.56	642^nd	985	34.8%
2008	49.91	591^st	996	40.7%
2009	53.34	547^th	1003	45.5%
2010	45.92	644^th	1009	36.2%
2011	60.07	469^th	1025	54.2%
2012	68.18	315^th	1015	69.0%
2013	69.75	308^th	1035	70.2%
2014	62.70	438^th	1036	57.7%
2015	62.37	420^th	1040	59.6%
2016	68.17	335^th	1046	68.0%
2017	71.92	277^th	1033	73.2%
2018	72.14	273^rd	1027	73.4%
2019	58.50	446^th	1031	56.7%
2021	49.65	558^th	1016	45.1%
2022	47.85	568^th	1020	44.3%
2023	58.69	438^th	1016	56.9%
2024	62.46	386^th	1010	61.8%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Jay Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	357	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1989	325	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1990	342	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1991	320	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1992	332	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
1993	317	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
1994	315	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
1995	318	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	320
1996	318	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	320
1997	308	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	7	315
1998	354	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
1999	352	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
2000	363	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
2001	350	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
2002	270	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
2003	270	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
2004	271	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
2005	270	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
2006	269	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
2007	263	1	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	2	269
2008	279	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	3	284
2009	265	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	6	272
2010	237	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	8	246
2011	256	0	0	1	0	0	8	0	265
2012	238	0	0	1	0	0	8	0	247
2013	240	0	0	1	0	0	9	0	250
2014	228	1	0	2	0	0	9	0	240
2015	220	0	0	4	0	0	6	0	230
2016	231	3	0	2	0	0	10	0	246
2017	201	0	0	0	0	0	9	0	210
2018	201	2	0	1	0	0	5	0	209
2019	211	2	0	3	0	0	5	0	221
2020	218	2	0	4	0	0	9	0	233
2021	219	1	0	10	0	0	8	0	238
2022	227	3	0	5	0	0	9	0	244
2023	232	2	0	6	0	0	9	0	249
2024	221	2	0	8	0	0	12	0	243

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Jay Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	360	18.9	19.0	20.6
1989	329	18.8	17.5	24.9
1990	347	19.2	18.0	23.9
1991	321	18.3	17.5	24.3
1992	334	1.1	303.6	35.3
1993	322	17.4	18.5	42.9
1994	319	18.5	17.2	38.2
1995	320	18.4	17.4	35.3
1996	320	18.4	17.4	35.3
1997	315	20.0	15.8	34.7
1998	354	20.8	17.0	34.7
1999	352	20.7	17.0	45.2
2000	363	21.5	16.9	44.1
2001	351	19.7	17.8	48.4
2002	270	15.3	17.6	54.4
2003	270	15.3	17.6	54.4
2004	271	14.4	18.8	53.1
2005	273	15.7	17.4	59.3
2006	271	14.7	18.4	56.5
2007	269	n/a	n/a	59.9
2008	284	14.7	19.3	65.8
2009	272	14.4	18.9	66.9
2010	246	13.7	17.9	67.2
2011	265	18.2	14.5	61.9
2012	247	17.0	14.5	69.6
2013	250	18.0	13.8	67.6
2014	240	14.0	17.1	72.1
2015	230	13.0	17.6	64.3
2016	246	13.0	18.9	68.3
2017	210	13.1	15.9	65.7
2018	209	13.0	16.0	69.9
2019	221	13.0	16.9	62.9
2020	233	12.0	19.4	66.5
2021	238	19.4	12.2	67.2
2022	244	21.9	11.1	70.5
2023	249	21.0	11.8	74.7
2024	243	21.4	11.3	77.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Jay Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	360	18.9	19.0	20.6
1989	329	18.8	17.5	24.9
1990	347	19.2	18.0	23.9
1991	321	18.3	17.5	24.3
1992	334	1.1	303.6	35.3
1993	322	17.4	18.5	42.9
1994	319	18.5	17.2	38.2
1995	320	18.4	17.4	35.3
1996	320	18.4	17.4	35.3
1997	315	20.0	15.8	34.7
1998	354	20.8	17.0	34.7
1999	352	20.7	17.0	45.2
2000	363	21.5	16.9	44.1
2001	351	19.7	17.8	48.4
2002	270	15.3	17.6	54.4
2003	270	15.3	17.6	54.4
2004	271	14.4	18.8	53.1
2005	273	15.7	17.4	59.3
2006	271	14.7	18.4	56.5
2007	269	n/a	n/a	59.9
2008	284	14.7	19.3	65.8
2009	272	14.4	18.9	66.9
2010	246	13.7	17.9	67.2
2011	265	18.2	14.5	61.9
2012	247	17.0	14.5	69.6
2013	250	18.0	13.8	67.6
2014	240	14.0	17.1	72.1
2015	230	13.0	17.6	64.3
2016	246	13.0	18.9	68.3
2017	210	13.1	15.9	65.7
2018	209	13.0	16.0	69.9
2019	221	13.0	16.9	62.9
2020	233	12.0	19.4	66.5
2021	238	19.4	12.2	67.2
2022	244	21.9	11.1	70.5
2023	249	21.0	11.8	74.7
2024	243	21.4	11.3	77.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Jay Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$988 (9.8%)	$9,081 (90.2%)	$10,068
2020	$1,158 (10.8%)	$9,588 (89.2%)	$10,746
2021	$1,312 (12.1%)	$9,539 (87.9%)	$10,852
2022	$2,475 (20.4%)	$9,642 (79.6%)	$12,117

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Jay Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 446^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 438^th of 1016 Elementary schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Jay Elementary)	37.8	54.6	16.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jay School Corporation)	50	42.1	7.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (West Jay Elementary)	48.6	63.6	15%
3rd Grade Math (Jay School Corporation)	63.8	63.6	0.2%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Jay Elementary)	56.7	38.2	18.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jay School Corporation)	53.2	41.9	11.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (West Jay Elementary)	63.3	50	13.3%
4th Grade Math (Jay School Corporation)	58.6	49.3	9.3%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (West Jay Elementary)	60	41.2	18.8%
4th Grade Science (Jay School Corporation)	55.5	42.4	13.1%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Jay Elementary)	50	36.7	13.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jay School Corporation)	48.2	33.8	14.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (West Jay Elementary)	53.6	33.3	20.3%
5th Grade Math (Jay School Corporation)	54.1	41.2	12.9%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (West Jay Elementary)	46.4	56.7	10.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Jay School Corporation)	52.7	44.1	8.6%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	221	249	12.7%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	6	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	211	232	10%
Two or More Races	5	9	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.9%	74.7%	11.8%

Schools Near West Jay Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Jay Elementary	Public	K-6	140 Highland Ave	Dunkirk	47336	Jay County	Jay School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 768-6075	243	21	11.3	77.8%	221 (90.9%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.9%)	62.5	386^th of 1010 public elementary schools	61.8%		58.7	438^th of 1016 public elementary schools	56.9%	52	41.9	68.0	45.5	24.1	44.1	58.1	68.0	36.4	31.0	47.5	45.5	$12,117	$2,475	$9,642
Redkey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	Box 6 W Main St	Redkey	47373	Jay County	Jay School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 369-2571	254	25	10.1	52.4%	238 (93.7%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.1%)	42.2	602^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	40.4%		59.9	420^th of 1016 public elementary schools	58.7%	182	21.1	30.8	40.9	40.0	31.1	34.2	38.5	36.4	35.0	35.9	50.0	$11,968	$2,005	$9,963
Albany Elementary School	Public	K-5	700 W State St	Albany	47320	Delaware County	Delaware Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 789-6102	263	23	11.4	69.2%	237 (90.1%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.6%)	59.7	418^th of 1010 public elementary schools	58.6%		75.4	227^th of 1016 public elementary schools	77.7%	191	33.3	43.2	41.9		39.7	51.3	61.4	41.9		51.6	39.5	$11,237	$1,701	$9,536
Eaton Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 N E Union St	Eaton	47338	Delaware County	Delaware Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 396-3301	274	19	14.1	71.2%	256 (93.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.2%)	84.6	133^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	86.8%		82.1	157^th of 1016 public elementary schools	84.5%	24	64.3	47.9	57.1		56.1	76.2	56.3	66.7		65.9	64.3	$11,235	$1,381	$9,854
Blackford Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1515 S Monroe St	Hartford City	47348	Blackford County	Blackford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 348-7584	343	30	11.4	52.8%	309 (90.1%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.8%)								(n/a)												$11,289	$2,210	$9,079
Blackford Intermediate School	Public	PK, KG-6	400 E McDonald	Hartford City	47348	Blackford County	Blackford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 348-7595	413	29	14.4	63.9%	360 (87.2%)	4 (1.0%)	16 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.3%)	48	547^th of 1010 public elementary schools	45.8%		41.7	622^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	38.8%	75	37.3	19.1	35.3	34.3	32.1	60.9	38.2	37.1	33.3	42.8	37.1	$9,749	$1,488	$8,261
Royerton Elementary School	Public	K-5	1401 E Royerton Rd	Muncie	47303	Delaware County	Delaware Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 282-2044	597	36	16.5	44.1%	502 (84.1%)	14 (2.3%)	25 (4.2%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (7.7%)	83.6	144^th of 1010 public elementary schools	85.7%		84.9	127^th of 1016 public elementary schools	87.5%	17	54.3	58.7	49.0		54.2	66.0	71.6	56.3		64.9	57.3	$9,506	$895	$8,611
East Jay Elementary	Public	3-6	225 E Water St	Portland	47371	Jay County	Jay School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 726-9371	532	37	14.4	61.7%	450 (84.6%)	2 (0.4%)	67 (12.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	64.8	356^th of 1010 public elementary schools	64.8%		60.9	406^th of 1016 public elementary schools	60.0%	50	54.4	47.7	38.1	34.5	43.8	66.9	45.3	40.3	48.3	50.2	41.8	$10,131	$2,061	$8,069
East Elementary School	Public	K-2	705 E Tallman St	Portland	47371	Jay County	Jay School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 726-9418	399	30	13.2	62.7%	345 (86.5%)	6 (1.5%)	42 (10.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)								(n/a)												$11,166	$2,330	$8,835
Monroe Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10421 W Sr 32	Parker City	47368	Randolph County	Monroe Central School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 468-7725	646	41	15.9	49.2%	601 (93.0%)	3 (0.5%)	16 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.0%)	61.3	396^th of 1010 public elementary schools	60.8%		63.2	374^th of 1016 public elementary schools	63.2%	22	35.4	31.3	37.5	45.1	37.2	56.6	48.8	53.8	54.9	53.7	41.3	$9,066	$870	$8,195

Frequently Asked Questions about West Jay Elementary

Is West Jay Elementary a good school?

West Jay Elementary ranks 386^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of West Jay Elementary attend?

Students who attend West Jay Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Jay County Junior/Senior High School

What district is West Jay Elementary in?

Jay School Corporation

What is the racial makeup of West Jay Elementary?

Students at West Jay Elementary are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend West Jay Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 243 students attended West Jay Elementary.

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