Wright Elementary School

Wright Elementary School also prides itself on its diverse special education programs.

Around 250 students call Wright Elementary School home.

Wright Elementary School was built in 1961 and was named after a prominent Des Moines attorney.

Unique architecture shadows the outdoor basketball court.

Wright Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

5001 SW 14th St, Des Moines, IA

Watrous South Neighborhood

Des Moines Independent Community School District

265 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
42%

Reading Proficiency
47%

C-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

47%

Math Proficiency

42%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 22	Full Time Teachers 22
Teachers in First or Second Year 14.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

256:1

Student Diversity

Female 54.9%	Male 45.1%
White 39.2%	Hispanic 36.9%
Black 12.9%	Two or more races 7.1%
Asian 3.9%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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% Renters

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Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous South

Wright Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Des Moines, IA and is served by the Des Moines Independent Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 265 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Wright Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $205,491. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lincoln High School, Virtual Campus, Central Campus - Main, and more. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wright Elementary School.

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