WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Wright Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Shelby County school district, located in Shelbyville, KY with about 482 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Wright Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Wright Elementary, located at 500 Rocket Lane in Shelbyville, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Shelby County Public Schools district. As a primary school, it focuses on fostering early academic development, social-emotional growth, and a supportive learning environment for young students in the local community. The school is known for its commitment to preparing children for future academic success by blending core curriculum requirements with various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students at an early age.
Beyond its academic mission, Wright Elementary serves as a central hub for the families of Shelbyville. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, parents, and the community to create a safe and inclusive culture. By prioritizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and character building, the staff at Wright Elementary strives to provide a nurturing setting that encourages curiosity and long-term educational achievement for all its students.
For more information, contact Wright Elementary at (502) 633-5222 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(502) 633-5222
WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shelbyville, KY with about 482 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Shelby County
- Total Students:
- 482
- Teachers:
- 32.44
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 482 students
- White
- 56.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.0%
- Two or more races
- 7.5%
- Black or African American
- 7.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.