Very Good
#564 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 31% in state
West Jay Elementary
Elementary School · Jay School Corporation · Dunkirk, IN
A Jay School Corporation elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
140 Highland Ave, Dunkirk, IN 47336
- Math 47% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Jay Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where West Jay Elementary 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low64/100K
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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
$50,381
Median home value
$83,600
Median rent
$829/mo
College educated
7.1%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47336; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redkey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Bloomfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | Not available | 281 | Compare → |
| East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–2 | Not available | 399 | Compare → |
| East Jay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 3–6 | Not available | 532 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jay School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 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
West Jay Elementary is listed in Jay School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Jay Elementary
West Jay Elementary is a public elementary school in Dunkirk, IN, part of Jay School Corporation, serving approximately 243 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #564 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Jay Elementary
What grades does West Jay Elementary serve?
West Jay Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend West Jay Elementary?
West Jay Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jay Elementary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Jay Elementary rank in IN?
West Jay Elementary ranks #564 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is West Jay Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Jay Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 West Jay Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Jay Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Jay Elementary a charter school?
No, West Jay Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Jay Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Jay Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Jay Elementary?
77.8% of students at West Jay Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (765) 768-6075
- Area population (ZIP 47336)
- 2,793
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 50.1
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 47336; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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