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Enrollment
395
Elementary
DISTRICT 349 · STATE 436
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JAY SCHOOL CORPORATION·NCES 180498000911
East Elementary School
705 E Tallman St, Portland, IN 47371 · (260) 726-9418 · Jay County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL395 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
256 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 50%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 146 | 37% |
| Grade 1 | 132 | 33% |
| Grade 2 | 117 | 30% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Jay School Corporation. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like East Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Elementary School this school | 395 | 64.8% | N/A |
| East Side Elementary School Edinburgh | 382 | 61.5% | 29.7% |
| O J Neighbours Elementary School Wabash | 385 | 68.1% | 35.5% |
| Pipe Creek Elementary School Peru | 363 | 62.5% | N/A |
| Culver Elementary School Culver | 386 | 61.1% | 48.6% |
| George M Riddle Elementary School Rochester | 348 | 64.4% | 40.1% |
Matched among Indiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where East Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 395 | #620 of 1,079 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.3:1 | #102 of 991 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.9% | #684 of 996 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.8% | #251 of 1,058 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +25.8% | #72 of 353 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
395
-20 (-5%) vs 2020
-21% since 1990-91, when it was 497
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
was 27.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 395 | 32.2 | 12.3:1 | 65% (256) |
| 2023-24 | 399 | 30.2 | 13.2:1 | 63% (250) |
| 2022-23 | 412 | 31.7 | 13.0:1 | 61% (252) |
| 2020-21 | 415 | 15 | 27.7:1 | 49% (204) |
| 2017-18 | 314 | 15 | 20.9:1 | 57% (180) |
| 2015-16 | 261 | 14 | 18.6:1 | 51% (132) |
| 2010-11 | 264 | 16 | 16.5:1 | 43% (113) |
| 2000-01 | 458 | 25 | 18.3:1 | 35% (162) |
| 1990-91 | 497 | 23 | 21.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for East Elementary School.
About East Elementary School
The public elementary school East Elementary School is located in Portland, Indiana. It enrolled 395 students in kindergarten through 2 for the 2024-25 school year.
Jay School Corporation has 6 schools and 2,950 students, and East Elementary School is one of those schools.
Federal enrollment data show East Elementary School is 84% White. The school is also 14% Hispanic. The White share of the county population is higher, at 94%. The school's diversity index is 27%, meaning two students picked at random have a 27% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school has about 12.3 students per teacher and 32.2 full-time-equivalent teachers. This ratio sits 3.3 below the 15.5:1 average for elementary schools in Indiana. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 65%. The rate at public schools in Jay County averages 55%, lower than here.
Census estimates describe Jay County this way: the median household income is $54,969, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides East Elementary School, Jay County has 5 other public schools.
East Jay Elementary is located about 0.4 miles from East Elementary School. The five-mile area around East Elementary School holds 2 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around East Elementary School as Town: Distant, meaning in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Enrollment has fallen by 20 students since 2020-21, to 395. The school's ratio fell from 27.7:1 to 12.3:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Jay County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,229
Census ACS
Median income
$54,969
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
2,950 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Jay School Corporation
- Jay County Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh · 1,207 students
- East Jay ElementaryElementary · 529 students
- Redkey Elementary SchoolElementary · 326 students
- Bloomfield Elementary SchoolElementary · 279 students
- West Jay ElementaryElementary · 214 students
Other schools in Portland
- Jay County Jr/Sr High SchoolHigh · 1,207 students
- East Jay ElementaryElementary · 529 students
Other East Elementary schools
43 other US public schools in 21 states are named East Elementary. East Elementary School is the 20th largest of the 44.
- East Elementary SchoolPendleton, IN · 687 students
- EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPUNTA GORDA, FL · 814 students
- EAST ELEMENTARYJACKSON, MO · 726 students
- East Elementary SchoolBroken Arrow, OK · 620 students
- EAST ELEM.OZARK, MO · 515 students
Nearby schools
- East Jay Elementary0.4 mi · 529
- Jay County Jr/Sr High School2.9 mi · 1,207
- Bloomfield Elementary School5.6 mi · 279
- Fort Recovery High School10.2 mi · 294
- Fort Recovery Middle School10.4 mi · 190
- Fort Recovery Elementary School10.4 mi · 513
Frequently asked questions
About East Elementary SchoolHow many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School enrolls approximately 395 students in grades KG-02.
Is East Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
East Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
How many teachers does East Elementary School have?
East Elementary School employs 32 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.
How diverse is East Elementary School?
East Elementary School reports a student body of 84% White, 14% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is East Elementary School public or private?
East Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Jay School Corporation.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.