JOHN B WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
John B Wright Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Tucson Unified District (4403) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 494 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, John B Wright Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
John B. Wright Elementary School, located in the Midtown area of Tucson, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). The school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional growth of its diverse student body. By emphasizing core curriculum standards while integrating creative and collaborative projects, Wright Elementary aims to prepare its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens within their community.
Beyond its academic program, the school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood. The faculty and staff prioritize building a school culture rooted in safety and mutual respect, often utilizing various extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities to keep students engaged. As a staple of the Tucson educational landscape, John B. Wright Elementary strives to empower its young learners by providing the necessary resources and encouragement to excel in an ever-changing world.
For more information, contact John B Wright Elementary School at (520) 225-6060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 225-6060
JOHN B WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Tucson, AZ with about 494 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tucson Unified District (4403)
- Total Students:
- 494
- Teachers:
- 24.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 494 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.1%
- Black or African American
- 27.3%
- White
- 19.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.