C C Wright Elementary School

200 CC Wright School Rd
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

ccwes.wilkescountyschools.org/

304 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

C.C. Wright Elementary School, located in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wilkes County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty and staff work to prepare students for future success while addressing the individual social and educational needs of their diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, C.C. Wright Elementary places a strong value on the partnership between home and school. The institution utilizes its digital presence and local resources to keep families informed and involved in the educational process. Through a combination of academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and contribute meaningfully to their community.

304

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C C Wright Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	47
Black	37
Asian	1
Two or More	38

White
181 (59.5 %)
Hispanic
47 (15.5 %)
Two or More
38 (12.5 %)
Black
37 (12.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	No
District:	Wilkes County Schools
Phone:	(336)838-5513
Website:	http://ccwes.wilkescountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 48