School Overview
Wrightsboro Elementary School, located on Castle Hayne Road in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a part of the New Hanover County School district. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience rooted in the district’s core curriculum. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes the importance of community involvement, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment where students can develop both academically and socially through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future academic success by integrating modern educational strategies with a focus on literacy, mathematics, and character development. By utilizing the resources provided by the New Hanover County school system, Wrightsboro Elementary works to bridge the gap between home and school, encouraging parent and community participation to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to meet state educational standards. For families interested in specific enrollment details, school calendars, or staff directories, the school maintains an active web presence through the district's portal.
502
Total Students
33.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wrightsboro Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White123
Hispanic216
Black117
Asian6
Two or More39
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    216 (43.0%)
  • White
    123 (24.5%)
  • Black
    117 (23.3%)
  • Two or More
    39 (7.8%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: New Hanover County Schools
Phone: (910)815-6909
Website: http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/wboro/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 494
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 54
Kindergarten 74
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 77
Grade 3 83
Grade 4 74
Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wrightsboro Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten54
Kindergarten74
Grade 162
Grade 277
Grade 383
Grade 474
Grade 578
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wrightsboro Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24849.4%
Male25450.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)