Serving 589 students in grades 1-5, John Wetten Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (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 17:1 is equal to 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 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
John Wetten Elementary School's student population of 589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
589 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
John Wetten Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,174 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
#310 out of 1174 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
70%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Wetten Elementary School's ranking?
John Wetten Elementary School is ranked #310 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
49% 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?
589 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, 10% of students are Two or more races, 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 17:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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