Mary H. Wright Elementary

457 South Church Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary H. Wright Elementary School, located on South Church Street in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a key institution within Spartanburg School District 7. The school is known for its strong focus on academic achievement and its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It serves a diverse student population and places significant emphasis on providing foundational literacy and numeracy skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mary H. Wright Elementary is recognized for its efforts to engage the local community and involve parents in the educational process. The school integrates modern teaching practices with a focus on character development and social-emotional learning, aiming to create a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing both high academic standards and a nurturing school culture, the staff works to help each student reach their full potential within the vibrant Spartanburg community.

451

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary H. Wright Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	75
Black	332
Asian	2
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

Black
332 (73.6%)
Hispanic
75 (16.6%)
Two or More
32 (7.1%)
White
9 (2.0%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Spartanburg 07
Phone:	(864)594-4477
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 47

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 61