Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wright Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Wright Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Wright Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Wright Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wright Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#918 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
26%
7%
White
38%
72%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Wright Elementary School is ranked #918 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Wright Elementary School often compared to?
Wright Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Wright Elementary School?
295 students attend Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Wright Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wright Elementary School?
Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wright Elementary School offer ?
Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wright Elementary School part of?
Wright Elementary School is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Wright Elementary School located?
Wright Elementary School is located in the Noelridge Park neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA. There are 1 other public schools located in Noelridge Park.
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