Gary D Wright Elementary School

1500 Ketchum Rd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 638 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gary D Wright Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gary D Wright Elementary School's student population of 638 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
638 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Gary D Wright Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gary D Wright Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1664 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gary D Wright Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
24%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gary D Wright Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
22%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gary D Wright Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
6%
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Hispanic
27%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gary D Wright Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
16%
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White
62%
46%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gary D Wright Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Gary D Wright Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gary D Wright Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gary D Wright Elementary School's ranking?
Gary D Wright Elementary School is ranked #1664 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Gary D Wright Elementary School often compared to?
Gary D Wright Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leggee Elementary School, Cambridge Lakes Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Gary D Wright Elementary School?
638 students attend Gary D Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gary D Wright Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gary D Wright Elementary School?
Gary D Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gary D Wright Elementary School offer ?
Gary D Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gary D Wright Elementary School part of?
Gary D Wright Elementary School is part of CUSD 300 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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