Holcomb Elementary School vs John Wetten Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holcomb Elementary School
Oregon City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
516 students
John Wetten Elementary School
Gladstone · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
589 students
| Measure | Holcomb Elementary School Oregon City, Oregon | John Wetten Elementary School Gladstone, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 678 | #243 of 678 |
| National rank | #33665 of 50,301 | #26492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 516 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 46% |
| city | Oregon City | Gladstone |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Wetten Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 37.5).
- •John Wetten Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •John Wetten Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Holcomb Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 62.5%).
- •John Wetten Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 22.4).
- •John Wetten Elementary School is the larger school with 589 students compared with 516.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holcomb Elementary School better than John Wetten Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John Wetten Elementary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 37.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Holcomb Elementary School and John Wetten Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Oregon City and Gladstone in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holcomb Elementary School: 516. John Wetten Elementary School: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holcomb Elementary School and John Wetten Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Holcomb Elementary School is 383rd of 678 and John Wetten Elementary School is 243rd of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).