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Wright Elementary School

PublicGrades 0–5
Des Moines, Iowa · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students244
Student:Teacher11.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch67%
Title INo
Wright
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 356
244
Total Enrollment
State avg: 42%
67%+25.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Wright Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Des Moines, Iowa. The school enrolls 244 students. It is part of the Des Moines Independent Comm School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
244 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictDes Moines Independent Comm School District
County19153
CityDes Moines
ZIP50315
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID190897000589

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment244
White44.0%
Hispanic / Latino29.7%
Black / African American12.1%
Asian2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Two or More Races11.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
44.0%
Hispanic
29.7%
Black
12.1%
Asian
2.6%
Two+
11.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %67%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)