R L Wright Elementary School
Tel:
(316)772-5604
- R L Wright Elementary School serves 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- R L Wright Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 247 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- R L Wright Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of R L Wright Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #342 out of 1,268 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 88% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sedgwick Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to R L Wright Elementary School is Sedgwick High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sedgwick High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bentley Primary School (5.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sedgwick Sedgwick High School Grades: 7-12 | 232 students
0.0 miles
400 W 4th
Sedgwick, KS 67135
(316)772-5155 0.0 7-12 232 - Bentley Bentley Primary School Grades: PK-3 | 218 students
5.3 miles
221 N Phelps
Bentley, KS 67016
(316)796-0210 5.3 PK-3 218 - Valley Center Wheatland Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 349 students
5.6 miles
800 Meadow
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316)755-7040 5.6 K-4 349 - Valley Center Valley Center High School Grades: 9-12 | 858 students
5.8 miles
9600 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316)755-7070 5.8 9-12 858 - Valley Center Valley Center Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 426 students
5.8 miles
737 N. Meridian
Valley Center, KS 67147
(316)755-7050 5.8 5-6 426
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