- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Merced, CA
Charles Wright Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Charles Wright Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062460003687
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Wright Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools.
- #7 of 19
- elementary schools in Merced · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles Wright Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Wright Elementary ranks #7 of 19 elementary schools in Merced, CA.
School address
District: Merced City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062460003687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Charles Wright Elementary held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 062460003687 · Merced, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 24:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Rudolph Rivera Elementary (917 students)
Charles Wright Elementary held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Charles Wright Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rudolph Rivera
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
917 students
- Donn B. Chenow
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary
722 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank Elementary
716 students
- Allan Peterson
Allan Peterson Elementary
690 students
- Joe Stefani
Joe Stefani
641 students
- This school
Charles Wright Elementary
527 students
What this shows Charles Wright Elementary reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Wright Elementary compares
Charles Wright Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$15,186
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
White 11.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Charles Wright Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Merced City Elementary reports $15,186 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles Wright Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudolph Rivera Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allan Peterson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Stefani | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Wright Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Merced
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pioneer Elementary
Standard public school
1,055 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Farmdale Elementary
Standard public school
919 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
Standard public school
917 students 29.6:1 students per teacher
Mcswain Elementary
Standard public school
912 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Luther Burbank Elementary
Standard public school
716 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles Wright Elementary
How many students attend Charles Wright Elementary?
Charles Wright Elementary has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Merced, CA. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Wright Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Wright Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles Wright Elementary?
75.8% of students at Charles Wright Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Wright Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Charles Wright Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Merced, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Wright Elementary?
Charles Wright Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Charles Wright Elementary rank among elementary schools in Merced?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Wright Elementary ranks #7 of 19 elementary schools in Merced, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Merced on the city page.
What other schools are in Merced City Elementary?
Besides Charles Wright Elementary, Merced City Elementary also operates Rudolph Rivera Elementary (917 students), Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary (722 students), and Luther Burbank Elementary (716 students). See the Merced City Elementary district page for the complete list.