Jacob Wismer Elementary School

5477 NW Skycrest Pkwy
Portland, OR 97229

jacobwismer.beaverton.k12.or.us

591 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jacob Wismer Elementary School, located in the Bethany neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, is a highly regarded institution within the Beaverton School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a supportive, inclusive community. The school fosters a positive learning environment that emphasizes not only core curriculum standards but also the social-emotional development of its students, aiming to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from a high level of parent and community involvement, which is a cornerstone of its educational approach. With modern facilities and a dedicated staff, Jacob Wismer offers a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience. By balancing rigorous instructional goals with a focus on creativity and character building, the school maintains its reputation as a top-tier educational hub in the Portland metropolitan area.

591

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jacob Wismer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	45
Black	13
Asian	362
Two or More	36
American Indian	6

Asian
362 (61.3 %)
White
129 (21.8 %)
Hispanic
45 (7.6 %)
Two or More
36 (6.1 %)
Black
13 (2.2 %)
American Indian
6 (1.0 %)

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:	Beaverton SD 48J
Phone:	(503)356-2150
Website:	http://jacobwismer.beaverton.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
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

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 119

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jacob Wismer Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	108
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	119

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jacob Wismer Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	304	51.4%
Male	287	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)