- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Wilkesboro, NC
C C Wright Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for C C Wright Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370495001973
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C C Wright Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in North Wilkesboro · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
C C Wright Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C C Wright Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in North Wilkesboro, NC.
School address
District: Wilkes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370495001973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
C C Wright Elementary School grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 370495001973 · North Wilkesboro, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 12.6:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilkes Central High School (719 students)
C C Wright Elementary School grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
C C Wright Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilkes Central
Wilkes Central High School
719 students
- Millers Creek
Millers Creek Elementary School
699 students
- West Wilkes Hi
West Wilkes High School
582 students
- North Wilkes H
North Wilkes High School
578 students
- Central Wilkes
Central Wilkes Middle School
564 students
- This school
C C Wright Elementary School
316 students
What this shows C C Wright Elementary School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How C C Wright Elementary School compares
C C Wright Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,150
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, C C Wright Elementary School is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilkes County Schools reports $12,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C C Wright Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millers Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Wilkes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Wilkes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Wilkes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C C Wright Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in North Wilkesboro
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about C C Wright Elementary School
How many students attend C C Wright Elementary School?
C C Wright Elementary School has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Wilkesboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C C Wright Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at C C Wright Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 20% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C C Wright Elementary School?
99.0% of students at C C Wright Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C C Wright Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at C C Wright Elementary School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in North Wilkesboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C C Wright Elementary School?
C C Wright Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C C Wright Elementary School rank among schools in North Wilkesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, C C Wright Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in North Wilkesboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wilkes County Schools?
Besides C C Wright Elementary School, Wilkes County Schools also operates Wilkes Central High School (719 students), Millers Creek Elementary School (699 students), and West Wilkes High School (582 students). See the Wilkes County Schools district page for the complete list.