- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belton, SC
Wright Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wright Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 450081000081
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wright Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Belton · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wright Elementary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wright Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Belton, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450081000081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Wright Elementary held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 450081000081 · Belton, SC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 13.8:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Belton Honea Path High (1,069 students)
Wright Elementary held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wright Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belton Honea P
Belton Honea Path High
1,069 students
- Honea Path Ele
Honea Path Elementary
571 students
- Marshall Prima
Marshall Primary
459 students
- Belton Middle
Belton Middle
455 students
- Belton Element 379
Belton Elementary
379 students
- This school 193
Wright Elementary
193 students
What this shows Wright Elementary reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wright Elementary compares
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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▼ 3% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,659
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Wright Elementary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anderson 02 reports $12,659 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wright Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Honea Path High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Honea Path Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Primary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wright Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Belton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wright Elementary
How many students attend Wright Elementary?
Wright Elementary has 193 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belton, SC. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wright Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 3% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 12% 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 Wright Elementary?
71.5% of students at Wright Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wright Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wright Elementary is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Belton, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wright Elementary?
Wright Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Wright Elementary rank among elementary schools in Belton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wright Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Belton, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Belton on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson 02?
Besides Wright Elementary, Anderson 02 also operates Belton Honea Path High (1,069 students), Honea Path Elementary (571 students), and Marshall Primary (459 students). See the Anderson 02 district page for the complete list.