Wright Elementary School

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

244 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
47%

Reading Proficiency
42%

C-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

42%

Math Proficiency

47%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

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

Male

50.2%

Female

49.8%

White

44%

Hispanic

29.7%

Black

12.1%

Two or more races

11.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.6%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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Average Home Value

$205,016

Median Lot Size

9,583 Sq Ft

% Renters

30%

Average Household Income

$72,703

% of College Grads

16.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,098 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

53.9%

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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 244 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Wright Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $205,016. 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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