School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (03-04)
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Asian
(03-04)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(03-04)2%
18%
Black
(03-04)98%
21%
White
(03-04)n/a
57%
Hawaiian
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
99%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chicago Public Schools District 299
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wright Elementary School?
264 students attend Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wright Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What school district is Wright Elementary School part of?
Wright Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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