Excellent
#108 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 6% in state
East Elementary School
Elementary School · Jay School Corporation · Portland, IN
A Jay School Corporation elementary school where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.
705 E Tallman St, Portland, IN 47371
- Math 82% proficient (2017)
- Reading 72% proficient (2017)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 9-year record (2009–2017) and has held near 77% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low64/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,215
Median home value
$116,100
Median rent
$746/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47371; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay County Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Bloomfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | Not available | 281 | Compare → |
| Redkey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 254 | Compare → |
| West Jay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | Not available | 243 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jay School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Elementary School is listed in Jay School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Elementary School
East Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, IN, part of Jay School Corporation, serving approximately 399 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #108 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Elementary School
What grades does East Elementary School serve?
East Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Elementary School rank in IN?
East Elementary School ranks #108 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is East Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Elementary School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is East Elementary School a charter school?
No, East Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Elementary School a Title I school?
No, East Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Elementary School?
62.7% of students at East Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (260) 726-9418
- Area population (ZIP 47371)
- 12,450
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47371; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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