Wright Elementary School
Tel:
(515)242-8442
- Wright Elementary School serves 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Wright Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Wright Elementary School's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 265 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wright Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wright Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1082 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 11% |
| Black | 7% | 6% |
| White | 60% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Des Moines Independent Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wright Elementary School is Orchard Place School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Orchard Place School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Orchard Place School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Des Moines Orchard Place School Grades: K-12 | 71 students
0.6 miles
5412 Sw 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515)287-9700 0.6 K-12 71 - Des Moines Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 408 students
1.0 miles
2425 Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515)242-8416 1.0 K-5 408 - Des Moines Jessie Franklin Taylor Grades: PK | 244 students
1.0 miles
1801 16th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515)242-8424 1.0 PK 244 - Des Moines Morris Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 601 students
1.0 miles
1401 Geil Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515)242-8421 1.0 PK-5 601 - Des Moines South Union Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 513 students
1.2 miles
4201 South Union
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515)242-8409 1.2 PK-5 513
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