WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

609 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wright Elementary School is a public PK-5 institution located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and is part of the Okaloosa County School District. Situated at 305 Lang Road, the school serves as a foundational learning environment for the local community, focusing on preparing students for academic success through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at student growth, character development, and community engagement.

As a member of the Okaloosa County School District, Wright Elementary benefits from the district’s broader resources, technological initiatives, and educational standards. The school actively encourages parent and community involvement to enrich the student experience, aiming to create a safe and inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific academic programs, the district’s official website provides comprehensive resources and updates.

609

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	323
Black	79
Asian	9
Two or More	59
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
323 (53.0%)
White
134 (22.0%)
Black
79 (13.0%)
Two or More
59 (9.7%)
Asian
9 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	OKALOOSA
Phone:	(850)833-3580
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	465
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 15

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 79