At a glance
Reported students
592
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
536
Jacob Wismer Elementary School: 592 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
17.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 650
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.3:1
What the reported data says about Jacob Wismer Elementary School
Jacob Wismer Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Portland. It is one of 56 current school records connected to Beaverton SD 48J. NCES reports 592 students for 2024–25.
Among 713 elementary schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, close to the Oregon median of 16.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (55.4%) and White (23.6%). English learners represent 18.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Jacob Wismer Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.6%
- Hispanic7.9%
- Black3.9%
- Asian55.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial7.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Beaverton SD 48J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Scholls Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
597 reported students
Bonny Slope Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
602 reported students
Findley Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
549 reported students
William Walker Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
523 reported students
McKinley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
666 reported students
Vose Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
666 reported students
Public schools near Jacob Wismer Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Findley Elementary Elementary · Beaverton SD 48J | KG–05 | 549 | 0.9 mi |
| Sato Elementary School Elementary · Beaverton SD 48J | KG–05 | 863 | 1.3 mi |
| Springville Elementary School Elementary · Beaverton SD 48J | KG–05 | 742 | 1.5 mi |
| Oak Hills Elementary School Elementary · Beaverton SD 48J | KG–05 | 484 | 1.6 mi |
| Terra Linda Elementary School Elementary · Beaverton SD 48J | KG–05 | 268 | 1.9 mi |
| Bonny Slope Elementary School Elementary · Beaverton SD 48J | KG–05 | 602 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jacob Wismer Elementary School
What grades does Jacob Wismer Elementary School serve?
Jacob Wismer Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Beaverton SD 48J.
How many students attend Jacob Wismer Elementary School?
Jacob Wismer Elementary School reported 592 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 650 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jacob Wismer Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 592 students and 33.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 16.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jacob Wismer Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jacob Wismer Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Beaverton SD 48J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jacob Wismer Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Jacob Wismer Elementary School in?
Jacob Wismer Elementary School is part of Beaverton SD 48J, based in Beaverton, OR, which operates 56 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jacob Wismer Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Findley Elementary (0.9 mi), Sato Elementary School (1.3 mi), Springville Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.