Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wrightwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California 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 California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wrightwood Elementary School's student population of 344 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wrightwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wrightwood Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3610 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
26%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
58%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wrightwood Elementary School's ranking?
Wrightwood Elementary School is ranked #3610 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wrightwood Elementary School?
344 students attend Wrightwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wrightwood Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wrightwood Elementary School?
Wrightwood Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Wrightwood Elementary School offer ?
Wrightwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wrightwood Elementary School part of?
Wrightwood Elementary School is part of Snowline Joint Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (Events)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School - End of 3rd Trimester (Events)
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
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