Jay Elementary School

403 North Main
Jay, OK 74346
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Jay Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50% in OK
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

School Overview

Jay Elementary School's student population of 557 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
557 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Jay Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jay Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#516 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jay Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jay Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
55%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Jay Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
8%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jay Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jay Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jay Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jay Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jay Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oklahoma.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Jay Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oklahoma by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jay Elementary School's ranking?
Jay Elementary School is ranked #516 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Jay Elementary School often compared to?
Jay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grove Lower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Jay Elementary School?
557 students attend Jay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Jay Elementary School students are American Indian, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jay Elementary School?
Jay Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jay Elementary School offer ?
Jay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Jay Elementary School part of?
Jay Elementary School is part of Jay School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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