- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spartanburg, SC
Mary H. Wright Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mary H. Wright Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450366001048
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary H. Wright Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #16 of 19
- schools in Spartanburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary H. Wright Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary H. Wright Elementary ranks #16 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC.
School address
District: Spartanburg 07 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450366001048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Mary H. Wright Elementary held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 450366001048 · Spartanburg, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 12.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Spartanburg High (2,164 students)
Mary H. Wright Elementary held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mary H. Wright Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spartanburg Hi
Spartanburg High
2,164 students
- Mccracken Midd
Mccracken Middle
937 students
- Drayton Mills 810
Drayton Mills Elementary
810 students
- Carver Middle 633
Carver Middle
633 students
- Pine St. Eleme 631
Pine St. Elementary
631 students
- This school 451
Mary H. Wright Elementary
451 students
What this shows Mary H. Wright Elementary reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary H. Wright Elementary compares
Mary H. Wright Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 33% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$18,371
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 7.1%
White 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Mary H. Wright Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spartanburg 07 reports $18,371 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary H. Wright Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccracken Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Drayton Mills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine St. Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary H. Wright Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Spartanburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
High Point Academy
Standard public school
1,208 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Drayton Mills Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Fairforest Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary
Standard public school
644 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
E. P. Todd School
Standard public school
559 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Jesse Boyd Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary H. Wright Elementary
How many students attend Mary H. Wright Elementary?
Mary H. Wright Elementary has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spartanburg, SC. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary H. Wright Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary H. Wright Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% 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 Mary H. Wright Elementary?
100.0% of students at Mary H. Wright Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary H. Wright Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mary H. Wright Elementary is African American at 73.6% of enrollment, in Spartanburg, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary H. Wright Elementary?
Mary H. Wright Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Mary H. Wright Elementary rank among schools in Spartanburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary H. Wright Elementary ranks #16 of 19 schools in Spartanburg, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spartanburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Spartanburg 07?
Besides Mary H. Wright Elementary, Spartanburg 07 also operates Spartanburg High (2,164 students), Mccracken Middle (937 students), and Drayton Mills Elementary (810 students). See the Spartanburg 07 district page for the complete list.