Gearld Wright School

www.graniteschools.org/el/wright/

532 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Gearld Wright Elementary is a public school located in the West Valley City area of Salt Lake City, operating under the Granite School District. The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the surrounding community.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum requirements with supportive student services. As part of the Granite School District, Gearld Wright Elementary benefits from district-wide resources, professional development for educators, and a structured approach to student safety and achievement. Parents and community members are encouraged to participate in school initiatives, reflecting the institution's emphasis on collaborative partnerships to support the overall well-being and progress of its students.

532

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gearld Wright School
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	252
Black	16
Asian	19
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	33

Hispanic
252 (47.4%)
White
199 (37.4%)
Pacific Islander
33 (6.2%)
Asian
19 (3.6%)
Black
16 (3.0%)
Two or More
13 (2.4%)

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:	Granite District
Phone:	(801)646-5480
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/el/wright/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 48

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gearld Wright School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	83
Grade 6	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gearld Wright School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	248	46.6%
Male	284	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)