Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, R L Wright Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R L Wright Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
R L Wright Elementary School's student population of 272 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R L Wright Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R L Wright Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#361 out of 1280 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R L Wright Elementary School's ranking?
R L Wright Elementary School is ranked #361 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are R L Wright Elementary School often compared to?
R L Wright Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chisholm Trail Elementary School, Valley Center Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend R L Wright Elementary School?
272 students attend R L Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of R L Wright Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R L Wright Elementary School?
R L Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does R L Wright Elementary School offer ?
R L Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is R L Wright Elementary School part of?
R L Wright Elementary School is part of Sedgwick School District.
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