Enrollment
589
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Wetten Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Wetten Elementary School
John Wetten Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Gladstone, Oregon, enrolling 589 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 589 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 141 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Gladstone Sd 115 also operates Gladstone High School (559 students) and Walter L Kraxberger Middle School (343 students) alongside John Wetten Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Wetten Elementary School compares
John Wetten Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gladstone Sd 115, which includes John Wetten Elementary School.
$15,400
Per student
-15%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 54.7%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~589 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Gladstone on the city page.
Is John Wetten Elementary School a good school?
John Wetten Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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