Wright Elementary School serves 732 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Math Proficiency: 45%
- Reading Proficiency: 56%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wright Elementary School's student population of 732 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
732 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wright Elementary School is 0.37, 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)45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Wright Elementary School?
732 students attend Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Wright Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wright Elementary School?
Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Wright Elementary School offer ?
Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Wright Elementary School part of?
Wright Elementary School is part of El Monte City School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School (Wright Events)
June 08, 2023 (Thursday)
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