- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gladstone, OR
John Wetten Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Wetten Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410561000144
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Wetten Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Gladstone · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John Wetten Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Wetten Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gladstone, OR.
School address
District: Gladstone Sd 115 · Oregon
NCES ID 410561000144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
John Wetten Elementary School held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 410561000144 · Gladstone, OR Elementary · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 14.4:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Gladstone High School (559 students)
John Wetten Elementary School held near 588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
John Wetten Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
John Wetten Elementary School
589 students
- Gladstone High
Gladstone High School
559 students
- Walter L Kraxb
Walter L Kraxberger Middle School
343 students
- Gladstone Cent 109
Gladstone Center for Children and Families
109 students
What this shows John Wetten Elementary School reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Wetten Elementary School compares
John Wetten 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 31% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Oregon - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,091
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 10.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, John Wetten Elementary School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gladstone Sd 115 reports $18,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Wetten Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter L Kraxberger Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladstone Center for Children and Families | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Wetten Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Wetten Elementary School
How many students attend John Wetten Elementary School?
John Wetten Elementary School has 589 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gladstone, OR. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Wetten Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Wetten Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Wetten Elementary School?
36.6% of students at John Wetten Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Wetten Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Wetten Elementary School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Gladstone, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Wetten Elementary School?
John Wetten Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 John Wetten Elementary School rank among public schools in Gladstone?
By Resource Investment Index, John Wetten Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gladstone, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gladstone Sd 115?
Besides John Wetten Elementary School, Gladstone Sd 115 also operates Gladstone High School (559 students), Walter L Kraxberger Middle School (343 students), and Gladstone Center for Children and Families (109 students). See the Gladstone Sd 115 district page for the complete list.