- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Jacob Wismer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jacob Wismer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410192001445
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacob Wismer Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools.
- #56 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacob Wismer Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacob Wismer Elementary School ranks #56 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Beaverton Sd 48j · Oregon
NCES ID 410192001445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Jacob Wismer Elementary School held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 410192001445 · Portland, OR Elementary · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 20.4:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Westview High School (2,423 students)
Jacob Wismer Elementary School held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Jacob Wismer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westview High
Westview High School
2,423 students
- Sunset High Sc
Sunset High School
1,812 students
- Mountainside H
Mountainside High School
1,741 students
- Aloha High Sch
Aloha High School
1,658 students
- Beaverton High
Beaverton High School
1,436 students
- This school 592
Jacob Wismer Elementary School
592 students
What this shows Jacob Wismer Elementary School reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jacob Wismer Elementary School compares
Jacob Wismer Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 83% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Oregon - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,827
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 592 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 55.4%
White 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Jacob Wismer Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaverton Sd 48j reports $15,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jacob Wismer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountainside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aloha High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaverton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacob Wismer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,436
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Portland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sato Elementary School
Standard public school
863 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Springville K-8 School
Standard public school
742 students 19:1 students per teacher
Laurelhurst Elementary School
Standard public school
660 students 22:1 students per teacher
Ainsworth Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 21:1 students per teacher
Findley Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 22:1 students per teacher
Beverly Cleary School
Standard public school
535 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jacob Wismer Elementary School
How many students attend Jacob Wismer Elementary School?
Jacob Wismer Elementary School has 592 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacob Wismer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacob Wismer Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jacob Wismer Elementary School?
9.0% of students at Jacob Wismer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacob Wismer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jacob Wismer Elementary School is Asian at 55.4% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacob Wismer Elementary School?
Jacob Wismer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Jacob Wismer Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacob Wismer Elementary School ranks #56 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaverton Sd 48j?
Besides Jacob Wismer Elementary School, Beaverton Sd 48j also operates Westview High School (2,423 students), Sunset High School (1,812 students), and Mountainside High School (1,741 students). See the Beaverton Sd 48j district page for the complete list.