MARY H. WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mary H. Wright Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Spartanburg 07 school district, located in Spartanburg, SC with about 538 students offering grade levels from 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 33 teachers, Mary H. Wright Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Mary H. Wright Elementary School, located on South Church Street in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a key institution within Spartanburg School District 7. The school is known for its strong focus on academic achievement and its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It serves a diverse student population and places significant emphasis on providing foundational literacy and numeracy skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.
Beyond its core curriculum, Mary H. Wright Elementary is recognized for its efforts to engage the local community and involve parents in the educational process. The school integrates modern teaching practices with a focus on character development and social-emotional learning, aiming to create a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing both high academic standards and a nurturing school culture, the staff works to help each student reach their full potential within the vibrant Spartanburg community.
For more information, contact Mary H. Wright Elementary at (864) 594-4477 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Spartanburg, SC 29306
(864) 594-4477
MARY H. WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Spartanburg, SC with about 538 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Spartanburg 07
- Total Students:
- 538
- Teachers:
- 33
- 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 538 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARY H. WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 86.8%
- White
- 7.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
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.