WRIGHTSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Wrightsboro Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Hanover County Schools school district, located in Wilmington, NC with about 609 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, Wrightsboro 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.
Wrightsboro Elementary School, located on Castle Hayne Road in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a part of the New Hanover County School district. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience rooted in the district’s core curriculum. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes the importance of community involvement, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment where students can develop both academically and socially through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.
The school is committed to preparing its students for future academic success by integrating modern educational strategies with a focus on literacy, mathematics, and character development. By utilizing the resources provided by the New Hanover County school system, Wrightsboro Elementary works to bridge the gap between home and school, encouraging parent and community participation to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to meet state educational standards. For families interested in specific enrollment details, school calendars, or staff directories, the school maintains an active web presence through the district's portal.
For more information, contact Wrightsboro Elementary at (910) 815-6909 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wilmington, NC 28401-2683
(910) 815-6909
http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/wboro/
WRIGHTSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wilmington, NC with about 609 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- New Hanover County Schools
- Total Students:
- 609
- Teachers:
- 40
- 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
- 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 609 students
- White
- 32.7%
- Black or African American
- 32.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.1%
- Two or more races
- 7.6%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.