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E. L. Wright Middle

PublicGrades 0–8
Columbia, South Carolina · Richland 02
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,275
Student:Teacher14.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch58%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 538
1,275
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
58%-17.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

E. L. Wright Middle is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Columbia, South Carolina. The school enrolls 1,275 students. It is part of the Richland 02 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictRichland 02
County45079
CityColumbia
ZIP29223
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID450339000973

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,275
White15.8%
Hispanic / Latino15.8%
Black / African American57.6%
Asian5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races4.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
15.8%
Hispanic
15.8%
Black
57.6%
Asian
5.6%
Two+
4.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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 %58%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)