Wright Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Des Moines, Iowa 50315 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District
#580 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#21700 of 50,301 nationally
About Wright Elementary School
Wright Elementary School is a public elementary located in Des Moines, in the Des Moines Independent Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 265 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 580th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is students per teacher (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 265.
There are 64 schools in Des Moines; Wright Elementary School ranks 21st of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)77.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wright Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wright Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
Des Moines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
292 students · 1.5 km away
Morris Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students · 1.6 km away
Jefferson Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students · 1.7 km away
South Union Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students · 1.8 km away
Park Ave Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students · 2.0 km away
Brody Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students · 2.4 km away
Lincoln High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,364 students · 2.6 km away
Lovejoy Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students · 2.8 km away
McCombs Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
670 students · 3.1 km away
Howe Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
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265 students
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265 students
Pocahontas Area Elementary School
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265 students
Longfellow Elementary School
Belle Plaine · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
267 students
Phillips Elementary
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
Parkview Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wright Elementary School a good school?
Wright Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 55.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #580 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wright Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Wright Elementary School ranks #580 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #21700 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wright Elementary School?
Wright Elementary School had 265 students in 2025.
Is Wright Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Wright Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wright Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wright Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.