Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wrightsville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Wrightsville El Sch serves the northeast part of Wrightsville, PA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 15.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wrightsville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wrightsville Elementary School's student population of 353 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
353 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Wrightsville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wrightsville Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#829 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wrightsville Elementary School's ranking?
Wrightsville Elementary School is ranked #829 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wrightsville Elementary School often compared to?
Wrightsville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant View Elementary School, Dallastown Area Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Wrightsville Elementary School?
353 students attend Wrightsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Wrightsville Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wrightsville Elementary School?
Wrightsville Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wrightsville Elementary School offer ?
Wrightsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wrightsville Elementary School part of?
Wrightsville Elementary School is part of Eastern York School District.
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