Wright Elementary School

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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 184 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-6
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2007

Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1136 Wright School Road, Belton, SC 29627
- Principal or Admin: Findley Smith
- Fax: (864) 296-9951
- Website: www.wes.anderson2.org
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Anderson County School District 02
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,049
- Dropout Rate: 6.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.8
- Enrolled Students: 3,744
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 184
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 9.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 109 (59.2%)
- Females: 75 (40.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 14 (7.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 53 (28.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 67 (36.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 5 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 1.1% |
| White | 176 | 95.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade

| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 28 | 15.2% |
| 1st Grade | 27 | 14.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 28 | 15.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 27 | 14.7% |
| 4th Grade | 26 | 14.1% |
| 5th Grade | 27 | 14.7% |
| 6th Grade | 21 | 11.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: -
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:100%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 18 Years
- Average Salary: $51,765
Teacher Experience by Number of Years

| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | - | - |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $51,765 | 100% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Wright Elementary School performed on average better than many other schools across the state on PASS state exams in the following subjects:
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
- Writing
PASS - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 25.0% | 45.5% | 53.6% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 91.7% | 79.4% | 67.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 91.7% | 77.6% | 61.5% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2009 | 91.7% | 83.8% | 74.4% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 87.5% | 72.3% | 68.9% |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 46.2% | 56.2% | 63.6% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 100.0% | 86.1% | 76.8% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 100.0% | 85.2% | 68.7% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2009 | 100.0% | 86.9% | 79.8% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 89.3% | 71.4% | 70.1% |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 23.0% | 58.6% | 64.8% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 100.0% | 80.7% | 73.5% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 92.3% | 75.9% | 68.3% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2009 | 92.3% | 81.3% | 70.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 92.3% | 71.4% | 73.2% |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 29.6% | 58.0% | 68.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 100.0% | 84.7% | 70.3% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 100.0% | 79.4% | 63.9% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2009 | 100.0% | 93.2% | 79.6% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 96.3% | 81.3% | 70.3% |
Source: SC Department of Education 2008-2009
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