Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wright Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wright Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wright Elementary School's student population of 370 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
370 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Wright Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wright Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#217 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
19%
25%
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Black
4%
2%
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White
66%
60%
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Hawaiian
4%
1%
![This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Wright Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Wright Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hawaiian_students_ethnicity/68000/68030/wright-elementary-school-chart-ycZBTv.png)
Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the diversity score of Wright Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Wright Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/68000/68030/wright-elementary-school-chart-blZFJi5.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wright Elementary School's ranking?
Wright Elementary School is ranked #217 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Wright Elementary School often compared to?
Wright Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sumpter Elementary School, Candalaria Elementary School, Mckinley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Wright Elementary School?
370 students attend Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wright Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wright Elementary School?
Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wright Elementary School offer ?
Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wright Elementary School part of?
Wright Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Wright Elementary School located?
Wright Elementary School is located in the Faye Wright neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Faye Wright.
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