Below Average
#1126 of 1,280 schools in IA
Wright Elementary School
Elementary School · Cedar Rapids Comm School District · Cedar Rapids, IA
A Cedar Rapids Comm School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1524 Hollywood Blvd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
- Math 57% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wright Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Wright Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,957/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cedar Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,319
Median home value
$188,700
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pius X Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Summit SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Kenwood Leadership Academy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Isaac Newton Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 274 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cedar Rapids Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #19 of 31
- District spending per student
- $14,623NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wright Elementary School is listed in Cedar Rapids Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wright Elementary School
Wright Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cedar Rapids, IA, part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District, serving approximately 282 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,126 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wright Elementary School
What grades does Wright Elementary School serve?
Wright Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wright Elementary School?
Wright Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wright Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wright Elementary School rank in IA?
Wright Elementary School ranks #1,126 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Wright Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wright Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wright Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wright Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wright Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wright Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wright Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wright Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wright Elementary School?
76.2% of students at Wright Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.2%
- Phone
- (319) 558-2278
- Area population (ZIP 52402)
- 43,076
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52402; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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