At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 443
214
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
72%+22.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
West Jay Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–6 in Dunkirk, Indiana. The school enrolls 214 students. It is part of the Jay School Corporation district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Indiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
214 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictJay School Corporation
County18075
CityDunkirk
ZIP47336
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID180498000919
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment214
White92.5%
Hispanic / Latino2.8%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
92.5%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.9%
Two+
3.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.