JAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/schools/jes/

472 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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/.

472

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	20
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

White
432 (91.5%)
Hispanic
20 (4.2%)
Two or More
14 (3.0%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SANTA ROSA
Phone:	(850)359-8230
Website:	http://www.santarosa.k12.fl.us/schools/jes/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 68