Wright Elementary School

1524 Hollywood Blvd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

282 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wright Elementary School, located on Hollywood Blvd NE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional growth among its students. With a focus on preparing young learners for future success, the school utilizes the district’s comprehensive curriculum to meet diverse student needs.

As part of the broader Cedar Rapids school system, Wright Elementary benefits from the district's resources and commitment to student-centered education. The school prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the community to enhance the overall educational experience. For families looking for specific information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or academic programs, the official district website at [cr.k12.ia.us](http://www.cr.k12.ia.us) serves as the primary portal for current school updates and administrative resources.

282

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wright Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	51
Black	66
Asian	6
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	10

White
106 (37.6%)
Black
66 (23.4%)
Hispanic
51 (18.1%)
Two or More
42 (14.9%)
Pacific Islander
10 (3.5%)
Asian
6 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Phone:	(319)558-2278
Website:	http://crschools.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 34

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 41