- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tallulah, LA
Wright Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wright Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220105000785
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wright Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Tallulah · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wright Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wright Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Tallulah, LA.
School address
District: Madison Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220105000785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Wright Elementary School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 220105000785 · Tallulah, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 16.5:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tallulah Elementary School (295 students)
Wright Elementary School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Wright Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tallulah Eleme
Tallulah Elementary School
295 students
- Madison High S
Madison High School
280 students
- This school
Wright Elementary School
264 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
238 students
- Christian Acre 56
Christian Acres Alternative School
56 students
What this shows Wright Elementary School reports 264 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 Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 39% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$18,632
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.5%
Two or More 2.7%
White 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Wright Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Madison Parish reports $18,632 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallulah Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christian Acres Alternative School | Smaller | Lower 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
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wright Elementary School
How many students attend Wright Elementary School?
Wright Elementary School has 264 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tallulah, LA. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wright Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 5% higher 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 School?
87.1% of students at Wright Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wright Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wright Elementary School is African American at 95.5% of enrollment, in Tallulah, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wright Elementary School?
Wright Elementary School 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 Wright Elementary School rank among public schools in Tallulah?
By Resource Investment Index, Wright Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Tallulah, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tallulah on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Parish?
Besides Wright Elementary School, Madison Parish also operates Tallulah Elementary School (295 students), Madison High School (280 students), and Madison Middle School (238 students). See the Madison Parish district page for the complete list.