Wright Elementary School

305 Lang Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wright Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 618 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wright Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Wright Elementary School's student population of 618 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
618 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Wright Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wright Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1811 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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48%
48%
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49%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
35%
36%
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Black
15%
21%
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White
38%
36%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wright Elementary School's ranking?
Wright Elementary School is ranked #1811 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Wright Elementary School often compared to?
Wright Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shalimar Elementary School, Mary Esther Elementary School, Elliott Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Wright Elementary School?
618 students attend Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Wright Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wright Elementary School?
Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wright Elementary School offer ?
Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wright Elementary School part of?
Wright Elementary School is part of Okaloosa School District.

School Reviews

5   2/6/2017
Wright Elementary is a Leader In Me School. My children attended Wright and now I teach at Wright Elementary. The faculty at Wright are a dedicated group of individuals that work together as a team every day for our students. I enjoy sharing my days with the students and teachers. We are building Leaders at Wright Elementary Every Day!
- Posted by Teacher - Lora
5   10/6/2012
I would recomend this school, the fact of caring staff and teachers is amazing. IT WOULD BE WONDERFULL IF SCHOOL WOULD PROVIDE VPK FOR 4 YEAR OLD KIDS .I BELIVE THAT WOULD HELP THE FUNDS OF THE SCHOOL. I THANK EVERYONE
- Posted by Parent - menux

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 618 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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