Below Average
#1066 of 1,288 schools in LA
Wright Elementary School
Elementary School · Madison Parish · Tallulah, LA
A Madison Parish elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
809 Wyche Street, Tallulah, LA 71282
- Math 3% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wright Elementary School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 7% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated816/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tallulah), 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
$37,344
Median home value
$91,200
Median rent
$618/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
37.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71282; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallulah AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 172 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Madison Parish
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wright Elementary School is listed in Madison Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wright Elementary School
Wright Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tallulah, LA, part of Madison Parish, serving approximately 299 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,066 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% 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 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Wright Elementary School?
Wright Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wright Elementary School is 14.2:1. 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 LA?
Wright Elementary School ranks #1,066 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Wright Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wright Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% 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?
91.6% 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Madison Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (318) 574-4430
- Area population (ZIP 71282)
- 8,998
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 71282; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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