Serving 193 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wright Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wright Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Wright Elementary School's student population of 193 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wright Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wright Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#116 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
7%
31%
White
80%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wright Elementary School's ranking?
Wright Elementary School is ranked #116 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Wright Elementary School?
193 students attend Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Wright Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wright Elementary School?
Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wright Elementary School offer ?
Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wright Elementary School part of?
Wright Elementary School is part of Anderson 02 School District.
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