At a glance
Reported students
193
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
6th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455
Wright Elementary: 193 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 187
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Wright Elementary
Wright Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Belton. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Anderson 02. NCES reports 193 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the South Carolina median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.8%) and multiracial (8.3%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wright Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.8%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black3.6%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Anderson 02
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Belton Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
379 reported students
Marshall Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
459 reported students
Honea Path Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
571 reported students
Honea Path Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
278 reported students
Belton Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
455 reported students
Belton Honea Path High
High · Grades 09–12
1,069 reported students
Public schools near Wright Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Rock Elementary Elementary · Anderson 03 | PK–05 | 429 | 6.5 mi |
| Belton Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Charter Institute at Erskine | KG–08 | 449 | 6.8 mi |
| Nevitt Forest Elementary Elementary · Anderson 05 | PK–05 | 530 | 7.8 mi |
| Belton Elementary Elementary · Anderson 02 | 03–05 | 379 | 8.3 mi |
| Homeland Park Primary Elementary · Anderson 05 | PK–02 | 397 | 8.5 mi |
| Marshall Primary Elementary · Anderson 02 | PK–02 | 459 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wright Elementary
What grades does Wright Elementary serve?
Wright Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Anderson 02.
How many students attend Wright Elementary?
Wright Elementary reported 193 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 187 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wright Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 193 students and 14.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wright Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wright Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Anderson 02 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Wright Elementary in?
Wright Elementary is part of Anderson 02, based in Honea Path, SC, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wright Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Flat Rock Elementary (6.5 mi), Belton Preparatory Academy (6.8 mi), Nevitt Forest Elementary (7.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.