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Wrightsville Beach Elementary School

220 Coral Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wrightsville Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 5% in NC
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Wrightsville Beach Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wrightsville Beach Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
263 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Wrightsville Beach Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wrightsville Beach Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#34 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wrightsville Beach Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wrightsville Beach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wrightsville Beach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wrightsville Beach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wrightsville Beach Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wrightsville Beach Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wrightsville Beach Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wrightsville Beach Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wrightsville Beach Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
93%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wrightsville Beach Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wrightsville Beach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wrightsville Beach Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Wrightsville Beach Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wrightsville Beach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wrightsville Beach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wrightsville Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Wrightsville Beach Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wrightsville Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Wrightsville Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wrightsville Beach Elementary School?
263 students attend Wrightsville Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Wrightsville Beach Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wrightsville Beach Elementary School?
Wrightsville Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wrightsville Beach Elementary School offer ?
Wrightsville Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wrightsville Beach Elementary School part of?
Wrightsville Beach Elementary School is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.

School Reviews
5   1/25/2011
Wrightsville Beach School is one of the most special places there is. There is a warm environment that makes all children feel special. Both my children have had great success there. Fantastic teacher. Only drawback. It is very overcrowded.
- Posted by Parent - sji
2   7/19/2010
The school is overcrowded and overrated. Students are in trailers K-2. Poor leadership. Dyslexic students not given proper remediation.
- Posted by Parent - aimee

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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