Gary D Wright Elem Sch

www.d300.org

742 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gary D. Wright Elementary School, located in Hampshire, Illinois, is part of Community Unit School District 300. Serving students in the surrounding Hampshire area, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for children in the early stages of their academic careers. The campus is designed to accommodate a growing suburban population while maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and personal student development.

Beyond standard academics, Gary D. Wright Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging community involvement and the development of social-emotional skills. The school typically focuses on collaborative instruction, utilizing modern resources to help students build a strong foundation in literacy, mathematics, and science. By prioritizing a positive school culture, the administration and faculty work to ensure that students transition effectively through their primary education years while feeling connected to their school community.

742

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gary D Wright Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	414
Hispanic	193
Black	59
Asian	30
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
414 (55.8%)
Hispanic
193 (26.0%)
Black
59 (8.0%)
Two or More
45 (6.1%)
Asian
30 (4.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	CUSD 300
Phone:	(847)683-5700
Website:	http://www.d300.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 77

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 132