Paul T Wright Elementary School serves 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
282 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
10%
17%
White
73%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Paul T Wright Elementary School?
282 students attend Paul T Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Paul T Wright Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paul T Wright Elementary School?
Paul T Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paul T Wright Elementary School offer ?
Paul T Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Paul T Wright Elementary School part of?
Paul T Wright Elementary School is part of Dekalb Community Unit School District 428.
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