J W Wiseman Elementary

jww.sumnerschools.org

384 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

J.W. Wiseman Elementary School, located in Portland, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sumner County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its young students, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a culture of community and character-building within the local Portland area.

The school’s website reflects its role as a hub for both students and parents, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school-wide initiatives. As a vital part of the Portland community, J.W. Wiseman Elementary prioritizes the partnership between home and school, ensuring that families are well-informed and involved in the educational journey of their children. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on individual student potential, the school continues to be a cornerstone of elementary education in the region.

384

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J W Wiseman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	83
Black	15
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
266 (69.3 %)
Hispanic
83 (21.6 %)
Two or More
19 (4.9 %)
Black
15 (3.9 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	No
District:	Sumner County
Phone:	(615)325-8580
Website:	http://jww.sumnerschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 56

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 52