WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wright Elementary School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Madison Parish school district, located in Tallulah, LA with about 243 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th Grade. 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 18 teachers, Wright Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Wright Elementary School, located at 809 Wyche Street in Tallulah, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Madison Parish School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of young students, providing a structured learning environment designed to build core competencies in reading, mathematics, and fundamental sciences. The school plays a central role in the local Tallulah community by fostering early educational opportunities and preparing students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Like many schools in the region, Wright Elementary operates with a commitment to addressing the specific needs of its student population, emphasizing foundational literacy and character development. The school’s administration and staff work to create a supportive climate that encourages student participation and engagement. By serving as a hub for local families, the school remains an integral part of the Madison Parish educational landscape, striving to equip children with the essential skills required for their future academic success.

For more information, contact Wright Elementary School at (318) 574-4430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

809 Wyche Street
Tallulah, LA 71282
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WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tallulah, LA with about 243 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Madison Parish
Total Students:
243
Teachers:
18.05
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
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 243 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
90.1%
White
6.2%
Asian
2.1%
Two or more races
0.8%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.