John Wetten Elementary School

www.gladstone.k12.or.us/o/jwe

589 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

John Wetten Elementary School, located in Gladstone, Oregon, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gladstone School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in the primary grades are encouraged to develop both academically and socially. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its standard curriculum, John Wetten Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between educators and families. The school utilizes its digital platform to maintain transparent communication, providing resources for parents and updates on school events to ensure a cohesive support system for every child. With a focus on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning among its students, helping them grow into active and responsible members of the Gladstone community.

589

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Wetten Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	99
Black	6
Asian	6
Two or More	59
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

White
410 (69.6%)
Hispanic
99 (16.8%)
Two or More
59 (10.0%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.2%)
Black
6 (1.0%)
Asian
6 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Gladstone SD 115
Phone:	(503)656-6564
Website:	http://www.gladstone.k12.or.us/o/jwe
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 123