JAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SANTA ROSA school district, located in JAY, FL with about 502 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, JAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
JAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 13833 Alabama St. in Jay, Florida, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Santa Rosa County School District. As a primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills and character development. It operates as part of the broader district mission to prepare students for academic success while maintaining close ties to the rural, tight-knit community of Jay.
The school places a strong emphasis on student engagement and academic growth, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the Santa Rosa County school system. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students, Jay Elementary seeks to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science with social-emotional learning. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative contact, interested families can visit their official website at http://www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/schools/jes/.
For more information, contact JAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (850) 675-4554 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JAY, FL 32565-1055
(850) 675-4554
JAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JAY, FL with about 502 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SANTA ROSA
- Total Students:
- 502
- Teachers:
- 40
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 502 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.