Elementary Schools in Jay School Corporation

Summary:

The Jay School Corporation in Indiana operates 5 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The data reveals a mix of performance across these schools, with a few standouts and areas for improvement district-wide.

East Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 25% of Indiana elementary schools and maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Bloomfield Elementary School and West Jay Elementary stand out for their stronger math performance, with over 50% of students proficient or better. However, Redkey Elementary School lags behind in both English Language Arts and Math.

The district-wide performance on ILEARN tests is generally below the state average, suggesting room for improvement in academic outcomes. Additionally, all schools in the district have a chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%, which is higher than the state average. The schools also vary in their free and reduced lunch rates, from 44.84% at Bloomfield Elementary to 77.78% at West Jay Elementary, potentially indicating a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. The district may want to explore ways to address these challenges and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students within the Jay School Corporation.

District Detail

414 Floral Avenue
Portland, IN 47371

(260) 726-9341

SchoolDigger Rank:
149^th of 380 Indiana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,950

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)					ILEARN Math (2025)					ILEARN Science (2025)			ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bloomfield Elementary School	Public	K-6	350 E 500 N	Bryant	47326	Jay County	Jay School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 726-9417	279	20	13.6	45.2%	270 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	61.5	377^th of 1005 public elementary schools	62.5%		67.3	324^th of 1011 public elementary schools	68.0%	53	39.6	32.5	51.6	46.2	41.8	60.4	42.5	54.8	56.4	53.8	37.5	33.3	35.4	48.4	$10,708	$1,100	$9,609
East Elementary School	Public	K-2	705 E Tallman St	Portland	47371	Jay County	Jay School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 726-9418	395	32	12.2	64.8%	333 (84.3%)	1 (0.3%)	56 (14.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)								(n/a)															$12,124	$2,006	$10,118
East Jay Elementary	Public	3-6	225 E Water St	Portland	47371	Jay County	Jay School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 726-9371	529	34	15.4	64.7%	439 (83.0%)	6 (1.1%)	75 (14.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	64.4	345^th of 1005 public elementary schools	65.7%		64.8	356^th of 1011 public elementary schools	64.8%	11	37.3	47.1	41.9	45.0	42.8	56.0	42.9	37.2	57.3	48.2	47.1	55.0	50.9	44.2	$10,536	$1,123	$9,413
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	326	22	14.5	37.7%	307 (94.2%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	48.7	534^th of 1005 public elementary schools	46.9%		42.2	602^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	40.5%	68	30.3	37.1	34.8	57.9	38.2	33.3	45.7	30.4	31.6	36.4	51.4	42.1	48.2	34.8	$10,489	$1,250	$9,238
West Jay Elementary	Public	K-6	140 Highland Ave	Dunkirk	47336	Jay County	Jay School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 768-6075	214	19	11.0	72.4%	198 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)	63.1	363^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	63.9%		62.5	386^th of 1011 public elementary schools	61.8%	23	26.9	52.0	46.4	40.6	41.4	34.6	68.0	32.1	53.1	46.9	48.0	53.1	50.9	46.4	$12,987	$1,522	$11,465

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
South Adams Schools	9.32 mi	3	57^th
Adams Central Community Schools	16.24 mi	3	37^th
Randolph Central School Corp	16.3 mi	5	227^th
MSD Bluffton-Harrison	17.32 mi	3	136^th
Southern Wells Com Schools	17.33 mi	2	133^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Elementary Schools in Jay School Corporation

District Detail

East Jay Elementary

West Jay Elementary

Bloomfield Elementary School

Redkey Elementary School

East Elementary School

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