JAMES L WRIGHT EL

www.perrytonisd.com

385 Students

Elementary School 1st - 3rd

School Overview

James L. Wright Elementary is a public school located in Perryton, Texas, serving as a key part of the Perryton Independent School District. Situated at 1702 S. Grinnell St., the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community. As part of a smaller school district, the institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of its young students.

The school operates under the broader mission of Perryton ISD, which aims to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and community engagement. By fostering a strong partnership between educators, students, and families, James L. Wright Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school culture. Those interested in more specific information, such as current academic programs, school calendars, or administrative contact details, can visit the official district website at http://www.perrytonisd.com.

385

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES L WRIGHT EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	288
Asian	2
Two or More	5

Hispanic
288 (74.8%)
White
90 (23.4%)
Two or More
5 (1.3%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	PERRYTON ISD
Phone:	(806)435-2371
Website:	http://www.perrytonisd.com
Grade Range:	1st - 3rd
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 1 112

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 151