- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, TN
J W Wiseman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J W Wiseman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470402000975
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J W Wiseman Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 336
- students enrolled
J W Wiseman Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J W Wiseman Elementary ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Portland, TN.
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470402000975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
J W Wiseman Elementary held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 470402000975 · Portland, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students)
J W Wiseman Elementary held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
J W Wiseman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallatin Senio
Gallatin Senior High School
1,644 students
- Beech Sr High
Beech Sr High School
1,477 students
- Hendersonville
Hendersonville High School
1,410 students
- Portland High
Portland High School
1,151 students
- Station Camp H
Station Camp High School
1,137 students
- This school 336
J W Wiseman Elementary
336 students
What this shows J W Wiseman Elementary reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How J W Wiseman Elementary compares
J W Wiseman Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,191
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 3.9%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, J W Wiseman Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Sumner County reports $11,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J W Wiseman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beech Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Portland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Station Camp High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J W Wiseman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Portland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about J W Wiseman Elementary
How many students attend J W Wiseman Elementary?
J W Wiseman Elementary has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, TN. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Wiseman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J W Wiseman Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J W Wiseman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J W Wiseman Elementary is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Portland, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J W Wiseman Elementary?
J W Wiseman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J W Wiseman Elementary rank among public schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, J W Wiseman Elementary ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Portland, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner County?
Besides J W Wiseman Elementary, Sumner County also operates Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students), Beech Sr High School (1,477 students), and Hendersonville High School (1,410 students). See the Sumner County district page for the complete list.