Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C C Wright Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: C C Wright Elementary serves the southeast part of North Wilkesboro, NC, covering an area of approximately 66.2 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 12 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
C C Wright Elementary School's student population of 316 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
The future of the world is in our classrooms today.
School Rankings
C C Wright Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C C Wright Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1377 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
61%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C C Wright Elementary School's ranking?
C C Wright Elementary School is ranked #1377 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend C C Wright Elementary School?
316 students attend C C Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of C C Wright Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C C Wright Elementary School?
C C Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does C C Wright Elementary School offer ?
C C Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is C C Wright Elementary School part of?
C C Wright Elementary School is part of Wilkes County Schools.
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