John B Wright Elementary School

wrightes.tusd1.org

410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John B. Wright Elementary School, located in the Midtown area of Tucson, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). The school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional growth of its diverse student body. By emphasizing core curriculum standards while integrating creative and collaborative projects, Wright Elementary aims to prepare its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens within their community.

Beyond its academic program, the school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood. The faculty and staff prioritize building a school culture rooted in safety and mutual respect, often utilizing various extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities to keep students engaged. As a staple of the Tucson educational landscape, John B. Wright Elementary strives to empower its young learners by providing the necessary resources and encouragement to excel in an ever-changing world.

410

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John B Wright Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	193
Black	91
Asian	15
Two or More	19
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	18

Hispanic
193 (47.1%)
Black
91 (22.2%)
White
59 (14.4%)
Two or More
19 (4.6%)
Pacific Islander
18 (4.4%)
Asian
15 (3.7%)
American Indian
15 (3.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone:	(520)232-8100
Website:	http://wrightes.tusd1.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 80