Wright Elementary School

Madison Parish
809 Wyche Street
Tallulah, LA 71282
309 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Wright Elementary School, located at 809 Wyche Street in Tallulah, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Madison Parish School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of young students, providing a structured learning environment designed to build core competencies in reading, mathematics, and fundamental sciences. The school plays a central role in the local Tallulah community by fostering early educational opportunities and preparing students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Like many schools in the region, Wright Elementary operates with a commitment to addressing the specific needs of its student population, emphasizing foundational literacy and character development. The school’s administration and staff work to create a supportive climate that encourages student participation and engagement. By serving as a hub for local families, the school remains an integral part of the Madison Parish educational landscape, striving to equip children with the essential skills required for their future academic success.
309
Total Students
16.8
Full-Time Teachers
18.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    294 (95.1 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.9 %)
  • White
    4 (1.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Madison Parish
Phone: (318)574-4430
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 249
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 115
Grade 4 95
Grade 5 99
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Tallulah Elementary School
Madison Parish
346 Students
1100 Johnson Street
Tallulah, LA 71282 (1.5 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd