JOE WRIGHT EL

www.jacksonvilleisd.org/joe_wright_elementary1.htm

542 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Joe Wright Elementary School is a public primary school located in Jacksonville, Texas, and serves as part of the Jacksonville Independent School District. Dedicated to the academic and social development of its students, the school offers a foundational educational program designed to prepare children for future success. As a community-focused institution, Joe Wright Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment, providing essential resources and instruction to students within the Jacksonville area.

The school is committed to the mission of the Jacksonville Independent School District, which focuses on student achievement and holistic growth. By maintaining a structured curriculum and fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and the local community, Joe Wright Elementary strives to help its students build strong literacy, numeracy, and character foundations. Its location on N. Pineda St. positions it as a key neighborhood hub for primary education in the region.

542

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOE WRIGHT EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	286
Black	124
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Hispanic
286 (52.8 %)
Black
124 (22.9 %)
White
117 (21.6 %)
Two or More
12 (2.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	JACKSONVILLE ISD
Phone:	(903)586-5286
Website:	http://www.jacksonvilleisd.org/joe_wright_elementary1.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	489
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 84

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 101