Gearld Wright School

www.graniteschools.org/el/wright/

526 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Gearld Wright Elementary is a public school located in the West Valley City area of Salt Lake City, operating under the Granite School District. The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the surrounding community.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum requirements with supportive student services. As part of the Granite School District, Gearld Wright Elementary benefits from district-wide resources, professional development for educators, and a structured approach to student safety and achievement. Parents and community members are encouraged to participate in school initiatives, reflecting the institution's emphasis on collaborative partnerships to support the overall well-being and progress of its students.

526

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gearld Wright School
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	242
Black	6
Asian	28
Two or More	9
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	18

Hispanic
242 (46.0 %)
White
221 (42.0 %)
Asian
28 (5.3 %)
Pacific Islander
18 (3.4 %)
Two or More
9 (1.7 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Granite District
Phone:	(801)646-5480
Website:	http://www.graniteschools.org/el/wright/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 34

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gearld Wright School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	84
Grade 6	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gearld Wright School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	46.6%
Male	281	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)