- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilmington, NC
Wrightsboro Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wrightsboro Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370333001396
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wrightsboro Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 95.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wrightsboro Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wrightsboro Elementary ranks #5 of 9 schools in Wilmington, NC.
School address
District: New Hanover County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370333001396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Wrightsboro Elementary shrank from 522 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 370333001396 · Wilmington, NC Other · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 13.6:1 · 95.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students)
Wrightsboro Elementary shrank from 522 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wrightsboro Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emsley a Laney
Emsley a Laney High
2,243 students
- John T Hoggard
John T Hoggard High
2,082 students
- Eugene Ashley
Eugene Ashley High
1,893 students
- New Hanover Hi
New Hanover High
1,437 students
- Charles P Murr
Charles P Murray Middle
907 students
- This school 502
Wrightsboro Elementary
502 students
What this shows Wrightsboro Elementary reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wrightsboro Elementary compares
Wrightsboro Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.2% | ▲ 44% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
White 24.5%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Wrightsboro Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Hanover County Schools reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wrightsboro Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsley a Laney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John T Hoggard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eugene Ashley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hanover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles P Murray Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wrightsboro Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,082
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
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362 students 11:1 students per teacher
Bradley Creek Elementary
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241 students 7.8:1 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wrightsboro Elementary
How many students attend Wrightsboro Elementary?
Wrightsboro Elementary has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilmington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wrightsboro Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wrightsboro Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Wrightsboro Elementary?
95.2% of students at Wrightsboro Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wrightsboro Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wrightsboro Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment, in Wilmington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wrightsboro Elementary?
Wrightsboro Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Wrightsboro Elementary rank among schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Wrightsboro Elementary ranks #5 of 9 schools in Wilmington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in New Hanover County Schools?
Besides Wrightsboro Elementary, New Hanover County Schools also operates Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students), John T Hoggard High (2,082 students), and Eugene Ashley High (1,893 students). See the New Hanover County Schools district page for the complete list.