- Enrollment
- 1,932
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moultrie, GA
Wright Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wright Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130138000587
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wright Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Moultrie · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wright Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wright Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Moultrie, GA.
School address
District: Colquitt County · Georgia
NCES ID 130138000587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Wright Elementary School held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.5 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 130138000587 · Moultrie, GA Other · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 15:1 · 96.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Colquitt County High School (1,932 students)
Wright Elementary School held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.5 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Wright Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colquitt Count
Colquitt County High School
1,932 students
- Ca Gray Junior
Ca Gray Junior High School
1,389 students
- Willie J. Will
Willie J. Williams Middle School
1,285 students
- Sunset Element 614
Sunset Elementary School
614 students
- Norman Park El 581
Norman Park Elementary School
581 students
- This school 554
Wright Elementary School
554 students
What this shows Wright Elementary School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wright Elementary School compares
Wright Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 60% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Georgia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,660
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
African American 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Wright Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colquitt County reports $14,660 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wright Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colquitt County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ca Gray Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willie J. Williams Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norman Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wright Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,389
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Moultrie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ca Gray Junior High School
Standard public school
1,389 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Odom Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cox Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Okapilco Elementary School
Standard public school
360 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Stringfellow Elementary School
Standard public school
220 students 8.1:1 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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wright Elementary School
How many students attend Wright Elementary School?
Wright Elementary School has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moultrie, GA. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wright Elementary School is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wright Elementary School?
96.9% of students at Wright Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wright Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wright Elementary School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Moultrie, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wright Elementary School?
Wright Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Wright Elementary School rank among schools in Moultrie?
By Resource Investment Index, Wright Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Moultrie, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Moultrie on the city page.
What other schools are in Colquitt County?
Besides Wright Elementary School, Colquitt County also operates Colquitt County High School (1,932 students), Ca Gray Junior High School (1,389 students), and Willie J. Williams Middle School (1,285 students). See the Colquitt County district page for the complete list.