Serving 569 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Charles Wright Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: 23%
- Reading Proficiency: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles Wright Elementary School's student population of 569 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Charles Wright Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Charles Wright Elementary School often compared to?
Charles Wright Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ada Givens Elementary School, Allan Peterson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Charles Wright Elementary School?
569 students attend Charles Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Charles Wright Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Wright Elementary School?
Charles Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Charles Wright Elementary School offer ?
Charles Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Charles Wright Elementary School part of?
Charles Wright Elementary School is part of Merced City Elementary School District.
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