Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wilbur Wright Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilbur Wright Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wilbur Wright Elementary School's student population of 316 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilbur Wright Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilbur Wright Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1059 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
86%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilbur Wright Elementary School's ranking?
Wilbur Wright Elementary School is ranked #1059 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Wilbur Wright Elementary School often compared to?
Wilbur Wright Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parker Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Wilbur Wright Elementary School?
316 students attend Wilbur Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wilbur Wright Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilbur Wright Elementary School?
Wilbur Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wilbur Wright Elementary School offer ?
Wilbur Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wilbur Wright Elementary School part of?
Wilbur Wright Elementary School is part of New Castle Community School Corp School District.
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