Charles Wright School

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235 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Charles Wright School is a public elementary school located in Wethersfield, Connecticut, serving students in grades K–6. As part of the Wethersfield Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its focus on building a strong community foundation, encouraging collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

Academically, the school follows a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while providing enrichment opportunities to cater to diverse learning needs. Beyond the classroom, Charles Wright School often emphasizes the importance of character education, physical wellness, and the arts, aiming to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors. Its location in a residential area of Wethersfield allows it to function as a neighborhood hub, maintaining long-standing traditions and a dedicated staff focused on student growth and community involvement.

235

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles Wright School
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	71
Black	16
Asian	13
Two or More	8

White
127 (54.0%)
Hispanic
71 (30.2%)
Black
16 (6.8%)
Asian
13 (5.5%)
Two or More
8 (3.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wethersfield School District
Phone:	(860)571-8350
Website:	http://wps.wethersfield.me/schools/charles-wright-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 1

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 36