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Jay Elementary School

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Jay Elementary School ranks 660 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

660^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Jay Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school (PK-6) in the rural town of Jay, Florida, serving 472 students within the Santa Rosa School District, where over 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Jay Elementary stands out for its exceptional math performance, especially in upper grades. In 5th grade math, the school achieved an 81% proficiency rate—19 points higher than both the district and state averages, and dramatically outperforming nearby schools like Bratt Elementary School (39%) and Chumuckla Elementary School (37%). The school also excels in 5th grade science with a 71% proficiency rate, 11 points above the state average and the highest among nearby schools. However, there is a growing gap between subjects as students get older: while 6th grade math remains strong at 76%, 6th grade English Language Arts (ELA) drops to 57%—19 points below the district average and the lowest among Santa Rosa schools in the comparison group. This suggests that strengthening upper-grade literacy instruction could be a key area for improvement.

A persistent challenge is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 21.1%—higher than the district average and significantly above Wallace Lake K-8 (7.9%), a high-performing school in the same district with lower poverty levels. Despite these challenges, Jay Elementary is a strong performer relative to nearby Escambia County schools, often outperforming them even with a higher poverty rate. The school achieves solid results with a moderate per-student spending of $10,275, reinforcing that how money is spent matters more than how much. For parents, Jay Elementary offers a strong foundation in math and science, with clear opportunities to improve attendance and upper-grade reading skills.

472

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,275

Per pupil spending ?

62.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13833 Alabama St
Jay, FL 32565

(850) 359-8230

District: Santa Rosa

Students who attend Jay Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Jay High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

3.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (70% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

660^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 15Elementary Schools in the Santa Rosa

22^nd of 70Santa Rosa among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	68.8	660 of 2240	70.5%	★★★★☆
2025	61.8	835 of 2258	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.3	613 of 2256	72.8%	★★★★☆
2023	74.1	523 of 2240	76.7%	★★★★☆
2022	66.2	713 of 2219	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.1	534 of 2247	76.2%	★★★★☆
2019	80.6	389 of 2182	82.2%	★★★★☆
2018	85.6	270 of 2118	87.3%	★★★★☆
2017	81.7	338 of 2112	84.0%	★★★★☆
2016	79.7	384 of 2087	81.6%	★★★★☆
2014	69.1	602 of 2064	70.8%	★★★★☆
2013	72.9	495 of 2029	75.6%	★★★★☆
2012	60.9	773 of 1984	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	76.7	417 of 1985	79.0%	★★★★☆
2010	70.0	577 of 1919	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.0	585 of 1847	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	77.5	366 of 1789	79.5%	★★★★☆
2007	72.3	481 of 1786	73.1%	★★★★☆
2006	79.7	309 of 1688	81.7%	★★★★☆
2005	87.6	29 of 202	85.6%	★★★★☆
2004	78.4	57 of 199	71.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math75%+12 vs state

Science71%+11 vs state

English Language Arts66%+5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13833 Alabama St	Jay	32565	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 359-8230	472	30	15.7	62.3%	432 (91.5%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (4.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	68.8	660^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.5%		61.8	835^th of 2258 public elementary schools	63.0%	175	73.0	71.0	61.0	57.0			70.0	74.0	81.0	76.0			71.0					$10,275	$807	$9,467
Byrneville Elementary School Inc.	Public, Charter	K-5	1600 Byrneville Rd	Century	32535	Escambia County	Escambia	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 256-6350	193	12	15.7	45.1%	131 (67.9%)	45 (23.3%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.2%)	38.3	1446^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.4%		49	1132^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	49.9%	314	68.0	42.0	48.0				84.0	65.0	39.0				32.0					$8,205	$00	$8,205
Chumuckla Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2312 Highway 182	Jay	32565	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 995-3690	371	23	16.1	50.4%	332 (89.5%)	3 (0.8%)	14 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	17 (4.6%)	51	1116^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.2%		70.4	631^st of 2258 public elementary schools	72.1%	485	75.0	46.0	66.0	56.0			80.0	56.0	37.0	67.0			69.0					$10,278	$563	$9,714
Bratt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5721 Highway 99	Century	32535	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 761-6200	472	29	16.0	43.9%	313 (66.3%)	85 (18.0%)	24 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (7.8%)	43.4	1312^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.4%		44.7	1233^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	45.4%	79	57.0	58.0	56.0				56.0	63.0	58.0				55.0					$11,116	$1,238	$9,877
Wallace Lake K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	3354 Wallace Lake Rd	Pace	32571	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 783-9653	1,061	61	17.3	29.7%	884 (83.3%)	21 (2.0%)	67 (6.3%)	17 (1.6%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (6.3%)	88.3	176^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.1%		86.2	263^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	88.4%	87	80.0	80.0	77.0	86.0	81.0	78.0	86.0	85.0	89.0	89.0	63.0	91.0	73.0	78.0	99.0	100.0	85.0	$8,363	$247	$8,117
Molino Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	899 Highway 97	Molino	32577	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 754-5000	550	35	15.7	38.5%	459 (83.5%)	31 (5.6%)	29 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	23 (4.2%)	78.5	417^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.4%		75.3	509^th of 2258 public elementary schools	77.5%	92	80.0	67.0	61.0				84.0	92.0	77.0				70.0					$11,748	$1,094	$10,654

Frequently Asked Questions about Jay Elementary School

How many students attend Jay Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 472 students attended Jay Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Jay Elementary School attend?

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

High : Jay High School

Is Jay Elementary School a good school?

Jay Elementary School ranks 660^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Jay Elementary School?

Students at Jay Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Jay Elementary School in?

Santa Rosa

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