Wright Elementary

489 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wright Elementary, located at 500 Rocket Lane in Shelbyville, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Shelby County Public Schools district. As a primary school, it focuses on fostering early academic development, social-emotional growth, and a supportive learning environment for young students in the local community. The school is known for its commitment to preparing children for future academic success by blending core curriculum requirements with various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students at an early age.

Beyond its academic mission, Wright Elementary serves as a central hub for the families of Shelbyville. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, parents, and the community to create a safe and inclusive culture. By prioritizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character building, the staff at Wright Elementary strives to provide a nurturing setting that encourages curiosity and long-term educational achievement for all its students.

489

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wright Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	111
Black	19
Asian	2
Two or More	26
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
326 (66.7%)
Hispanic
111 (22.7%)
Two or More
26 (5.3%)
Black
19 (3.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Shelby County
Phone:	(502)633-5222
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 98