Wright Elementary School

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Wright Elementary School ranks 202 nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wright Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 521 students in grades PK-5 in Moultrie, Georgia, which is part of the Colquitt County School District. Despite having an extremely high percentage of students (around 97%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population, Wright Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests across grades 3-5.

In 2023-2024, 59.5% of 3rd graders at Wright Elementary were proficient or better in Math, compared to 40.9% for Colquitt County and 45.4% for Georgia. This impressive academic performance is likely due to a combination of factors, including higher per-student spending ($9,456 in 2018-2019) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 13-14 students per teacher. While many of the other elementary schools in the immediate vicinity struggle academically, Wright Elementary has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating it is one of the higher-performing schools in the Colquitt County district and the state.

The consistent academic achievement of Wright Elementary, despite the significant socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population, is a notable accomplishment. Further investigation into the school's instructional practices and resource allocation could provide additional insights into the factors contributing to its success, which could serve as a model for other high-poverty schools in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1812 2nd St SE
Moultrie, GA 31768

(229) 890-6186

District: Colquitt County

SchoolDigger Rank:
202^nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,456

Students who attend Wright Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Willie J. Williams Middle School
High:	Colquitt County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 544

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.3%

African American:

24.3%

Hispanic:

15.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wright Elementary School ranks better than 83.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Colquitt County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Wright Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.3%), African American (24.3%), Hispanic (15.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Colquitt County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wright Elementary School is 14.4, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Colquitt County School District! (See more...)

Compare Wright Elementary School employs 37.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wright Elementary School is $9,456. 6 elementary schools in the Colquitt County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wright Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Colquitt County:

SchoolDigger ranks Colquitt County 113^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wright Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	51.73	613^th	1101	44.3%
2007	76.13	239^th	1125	78.8%
2008	67.26	381^st	1134	66.4%
2009	77.28	207^th	1133	81.7%
2010	73.98	298^th	1183	74.8%
2011	75.49	295^th	1212	75.7%
2012	66.90	451^st	1201	62.4%
2013	67.81	436^th	1225	64.4%
2014	70.93	384^th	1231	68.8%
2015	66.65	345^th	1240	72.2%
2016	61.27	420^th	1233	65.9%
2017	54.05	497^th	1205	58.8%
2018	60.72	422^nd	1209	65.1%
2019	61.82	431^st	1234	65.1%
2021	77.45	255^th	1214	79.0%
2022	63.09	420^th	1244	66.2%
2023	77.59	256^th	1242	79.4%
2024	82.65	202^nd	1248	83.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wright Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	452	452
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	405	405
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	419	419
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	399	399
1994	241	160	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
1995	241	171	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
1996	241	171	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
1997	263	194	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
1998	220	204	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1999	227	230	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
2000	241	228	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
2001	242	207	8	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
2002	262	197	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
2003	262	197	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
2004	309	185	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	500
2005	275	189	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	7	477
2006	276	170	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	8	462
2007	289	150	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	10	463
2008	296	154	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	13	481
2009	301	141	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	13	473
2010	299	153	1	22	1	0	13	0	489
2011	326	166	0	34	3	0	13	0	542
2012	352	170	1	52	3	0	11	0	589
2013	384	160	1	56	1	0	10	0	612
2014	401	171	2	53	0	1	11	0	639
2015	400	166	5	48	0	0	5	0	624
2016	397	164	2	56	0	0	5	0	624
2017	378	178	1	62	0	0	7	0	626
2018	376	161	1	63	0	0	8	0	609
2019	339	142	1	79	0	0	11	0	572
2020	339	123	1	72	0	0	10	0	545
2021	318	124	1	68	0	0	10	0	521
2022	300	125	1	75	0	0	10	0	511
2023	309	119	1	78	0	0	14	0	521
2024	306	132	6	82	1	0	17	0	544

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wright Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	452	27.0	16.7	30.8
1991	405	28.0	14.4	34.1
1992	419	28.0	14.9	37.2
1993	399	28.0	14.3	35.3
1994	401	26.9	14.9	39.2
1995	434	28.0	15.5	47.2
1996	434	28.0	15.5	47.2
1997	475	27.6	17.2	51.2
1998	435	28.9	15.1	51.7
1999	462	28.6	16.2	53
2000	476	29.6	16.1	51.3
2001	465	21.6	21.5	50.3
2002	471	22.3	21.1	47.1
2003	471	22.3	21.1	47.1
2004	500	26.2	19.1	42
2005	477	30.6	15.6	43.4
2006	462	30.7	15.0	46.5
2007	463	31.7	14.6	47
2008	481	29.7	16.2	48.9
2009	473	29.1	16.3	47.4
2010	489	28.1	17.4	47.4
2011	542	32.1	16.8	52.4
2012	589	32.1	18.3	53
2013	612	32.0	19.1	49.5
2014	639	35.3	18.1	95.8
2015	624	38.0	16.4	95
2016	624	38.0	16.4	95
2017	626	36.9	16.9	95.5
2018	609	37.8	16.1	95.1
2019	572	36.8	15.5	95.1
2020	545	40.7	13.3	96.9
2021	521	36.6	14.2	96.9
2022	511	37.3	13.6	n/a
2023	521	37.5	13.8	96.9
2024	544	37.7	14.4	43.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wright Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	452	27.0	16.7	30.8
1991	405	28.0	14.4	34.1
1992	419	28.0	14.9	37.2
1993	399	28.0	14.3	35.3
1994	401	26.9	14.9	39.2
1995	434	28.0	15.5	47.2
1996	434	28.0	15.5	47.2
1997	475	27.6	17.2	51.2
1998	435	28.9	15.1	51.7
1999	462	28.6	16.2	53
2000	476	29.6	16.1	51.3
2001	465	21.6	21.5	50.3
2002	471	22.3	21.1	47.1
2003	471	22.3	21.1	47.1
2004	500	26.2	19.1	42
2005	477	30.6	15.6	43.4
2006	462	30.7	15.0	46.5
2007	463	31.7	14.6	47
2008	481	29.7	16.2	48.9
2009	473	29.1	16.3	47.4
2010	489	28.1	17.4	47.4
2011	542	32.1	16.8	52.4
2012	589	32.1	18.3	53
2013	612	32.0	19.1	49.5
2014	639	35.3	18.1	95.8
2015	624	38.0	16.4	95
2016	624	38.0	16.4	95
2017	626	36.9	16.9	95.5
2018	609	37.8	16.1	95.1
2019	572	36.8	15.5	95.1
2020	545	40.7	13.3	96.9
2021	521	36.6	14.2	96.9
2022	511	37.3	13.6	n/a
2023	521	37.5	13.8	96.9
2024	544	37.7	14.4	43.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wright Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$677 (8.2%)	$7,623 (91.8%)	$8,300
2018	$424 (4.8%)	$8,407 (95.2%)	$8,832
2019	$544 (5.8%)	$8,912 (94.2%)	$9,456

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wright Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 431^st of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 256^th of 1242 Elementary schools	14.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wright Elementary School)	40	35.8	4.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colquitt County)	28.4	24	4.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wright Elementary School)	72	53.7	18.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Colquitt County)	46.3	37.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wright Elementary School)	50.5	49.3	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colquitt County)	29.2	26.7	2.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wright Elementary School)	58.9	78.9	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Colquitt County)	44.1	43.8	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wright Elementary School)	43.7	55.3	11.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colquitt County)	26	29.9	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wright Elementary School)	46	52.6	6.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Colquitt County)	29	32.3	3.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Wright Elementary School)	31	56.6	25.6%
5th Grade Science (Colquitt County)	25.3	33.3	8%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	572	521	8.9%
African American	142	119	16.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	79	78	1.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	339	309	8.8%
Two or More Races	11	14	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.1%	96.9%	1.8%

Schools Near Wright Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wright Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1812 2nd St SE	Moultrie	31768	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 890-6186	544	38	14.4	43.4%	306 (56.3%)	132 (24.3%)	82 (15.1%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.1%)	82.6	202^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	83.8%		77.6	256^th of 1242 public elementary schools	79.4%	54	53.2	51.4	58.6	59.5	75.7	61.4	57.1	$9,456	$544	$8,912
Cox Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1275 11th Ave SE	Moultrie	31768	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 890-6190	483	40	11.9	100.0%	39 (8.1%)	215 (44.5%)	206 (42.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)	15.8	1087^th of 1248 public elementary schools	12.9%		15.3	1086^th of 1242 public elementary schools	12.6%	1	10.8	15.2	25.0	17.6	27.3	19.0	25.3	$9,846	$1,378	$8,468
Stringfellow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 5th Ave SW	Moultrie	31768	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 890-6187	228	27	8.3	100.0%	27 (11.8%)	120 (52.6%)	62 (27.2%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.1%)	23	964^th of 1248 public elementary schools	22.8%		10.1	1180^th of 1242 public elementary schools	5.0%	216	34.5	22.6	22.2	37.9	16.1	22.2	16.7	$14,344	$2,963	$11,381
Sunset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	698 US Highway 319 S	Moultrie	31768	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 890-6184	594	45	13.3	78.3%	274 (46.1%)	142 (23.9%)	134 (22.6%)	14 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.1%)	68.7	363^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	70.9%		70.1	332^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	73.3%	31	27.3	40.5	65.6	59.0	59.5	48.4	60.9	$10,108	$815	$9,293
Funston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	137 North Academy Street	Funston	31753	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 941-2626	395	28	14.0	100.0%	101 (25.6%)	75 (19.0%)	206 (52.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	32.8	799^th of 1248 public elementary schools	36.0%		33.6	787^th of 1242 public elementary schools	36.6%	12	26.2	22.4	26.2	41.0	44.8	38.5	18.5	$10,042	$985	$9,056
Okapilco Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3300 Ga Highway 33 N	Moultrie	31768	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 890-6191	359	37	9.8	100.0%	108 (30.1%)	144 (40.1%)	97 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	30.8	838^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.9%		29	852^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	31.4%	14	28.9	15.6	37.7	28.9	17.8	42.6	27.9	$10,877	$879	$9,998
Odom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2902 Sardis Church Rd	Moultrie	31788	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 324-3313	523	40	13.1	100.0%	122 (23.3%)	71 (13.6%)	303 (57.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	27	891^st of 1248 public elementary schools	28.6%		25.4	909^th of 1242 public elementary schools	26.8%	18	18.3	26.8	28.2	25.8	47.9	24.7	27.1	$8,895	$1,030	$7,865
Norman Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	249 W Weeks St	Norman Park	31771	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 769-3612	599	44	13.5	79.3%	344 (57.4%)	41 (6.8%)	193 (32.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.2%)	51.4	551^st of 1248 public elementary schools	55.8%		42.3	653^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	47.4%	102	31.3	26.3	47.4	55.4	61.3	37.9	32.6	$9,410	$837	$8,573
Hamilton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5110 Ga Highway 111	Hartsfield	31756	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 941-5594	224	19	11.7	49.6%	185 (82.6%)	7 (3.1%)	19 (8.5%)	8 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	75.5	281^st of 1248 public elementary schools	77.5%		65.5	389^th of 1242 public elementary schools	68.7%	108	46.9	34.2	78.8	56.3	57.9	66.7	54.5	$11,478	$576	$10,902
Doerun Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	111 Mathis Ave	Doerun	31744	Colquitt County	Colquitt County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 782-5276	258	23	11.0	100.0%	119 (46.1%)	62 (24.0%)	54 (20.9%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.8%)	18.3	1031^st of 1248 public elementary schools	17.4%		24.6	928^th of 1242 public elementary schools	25.3%	103	21.7	24.4	29.5	22.2	22.0	15.9	18.2	$9,173	$707	$8,466

Frequently Asked Questions about Wright Elementary School

How many students attend Wright Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 544 students attended Wright Elementary School.

Is Wright Elementary School a good school?

Wright Elementary School ranks 202^nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Wright Elementary School in?

Colquitt County

What is the racial makeup of Wright Elementary School?

Students at Wright Elementary School are 56% White, 24% African American, 15% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Wright Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wright Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willie J. Williams Middle School
High : Colquitt County High School

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