Wright Elementary School (Closed 2014)

Wright Elementary School serves 319 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
50-54%
73%
(12-13)
45-49%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
12%
14%
White
86%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Wright Elementary School?
319 students attend Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wright Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wright Elementary School?
Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wright Elementary School offer ?
Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wright Elementary School part of?
Wright Elementary School is part of Altoona Area School District.

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