Wright Elementary School

wes.colquitt.schooldesk.net/

554 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wright Elementary School is a public school located in Moultrie, Georgia, and is part of the Colquitt County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood development. The school is dedicated to the district's broader mission of preparing students for future success through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, literacy, and the development of essential social skills.

As an integral part of the Colquitt County educational system, Wright Elementary prioritizes community involvement and family engagement to enhance the student experience. The school utilizes various resources and instructional strategies to address diverse learning needs, aiming to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific programs, the school maintains an official web presence through the district’s portal.

554

Total Students

39.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wright Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	89
Black	129
Asian	5
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
314 (56.7%)
Black
129 (23.3%)
Hispanic
89 (16.1%)
Two or More
15 (2.7%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Colquitt County
Phone:	(229)890-6186
Website:	http://wes.colquitt.schooldesk.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
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 63

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 73