West Jay Elementary

Public K-6

 140 Highland Ave
       Dunkirk, IN  47336


(765) 768-6075

District: Jay School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
437th of 1,011 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,117 Help


Students who attend West Jay Elementary usually attend:

High:    Jay County Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  249

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Two or more races:
3.6%
Hispanic:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.7% Help


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Compare Details West Jay Elementary ranks better than 56.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Jay School Corporation District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.69. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details West Jay Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Jay School Corporation District. Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), two or more races (3.6%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Jay School Corporation District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Jay Elementary is 11.8, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Jay School Corporation District. (See more...)
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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 120th of 364 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2005 68.95 272nd 959 71.6%
2006 49.86 558th 961 41.9%
2007 44.56 642nd 985 34.8%
2008 49.91 591st 996 40.7%
2009 53.34 547th 1003 45.5%
2010 45.92 644th 1009 36.2%
2011 60.07 469th 1025 54.2%
2012 68.18 315th 1015 69.0%
2013 69.75 308th 1035 70.2%
2014 62.70 438th 1036 57.7%
2015 62.37 420th 1040 59.6%
2016 68.17 335th 1046 68.0%
2017 71.92 277th 1033 73.2%
2018 72.14 273rd 1027 73.4%
2019 58.50 446th 1031 56.7%
2021 49.65 558th 1016 45.1%
2022 47.85 568th 1020 44.3%
2023 58.69 438th 1016 56.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Jay Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 446th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 438th 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)37.854.6
 16.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jay School Corporation)5042.1
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (West Jay Elementary)48.663.6
 15%
   3rd Grade Math (Jay School Corporation)63.863.6
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Jay Elementary)56.738.2
 18.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jay School Corporation)53.241.9
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (West Jay Elementary)63.350
 13.3%
   4th Grade Math (Jay School Corporation)58.649.3
 9.3%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (West Jay Elementary)6041.2
 18.8%
   4th Grade Science (Jay School Corporation)55.542.4
 13.1%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Jay Elementary)5036.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jay School Corporation)48.233.8
 14.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (West Jay Elementary)53.633.3
 20.3%
   5th Grade Math (Jay School Corporation)54.141.2
 12.9%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (West Jay Elementary)46.456.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Jay School Corporation)52.744.1
 8.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students221249
 12.7%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic36
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White211232
 10%
Two or More Races59
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%74.7%
 11.8%


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

High : Jay County Junior/Senior High School

Students at West Jay Elementary are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

West Jay Elementary ranks 437th of 1011 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 249 students attended West Jay Elementary.


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