John Wetten Elementary School serves 613 students in grades 1-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is equal to the Oregon state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 1% in OR)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Wetten Elementary School's student population of 613 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Wetten Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
70%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend John Wetten Elementary School?
613 students attend John Wetten Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of John Wetten Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Wetten Elementary School?
John Wetten Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Wetten Elementary School offer ?
John Wetten Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is John Wetten Elementary School part of?
John Wetten Elementary School is part of Gladstone School District 115.
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