Serving 588 students in grades 1-5, John Wetten Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
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 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Wetten Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
John Wetten Elementary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Wetten Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Wetten Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
70%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Wetten Elementary School's ranking?
John Wetten Elementary School is ranked #457 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are John Wetten Elementary School often compared to?
John Wetten Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bilquist Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend John Wetten Elementary School?
588 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 SD 115 School District.
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