Charles Wright School

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Charles Wright School ranks 221 st of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Charles Wright School is an elementary school in Wethersfield, Connecticut, serving 273 students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and favorable learning environment.

Charles Wright School has a more racially diverse student body compared to nearby schools like Samuel B. Webb Elementary School and Alfred W. Hanmer School. The school consistently outperforms the Wethersfield School District and the state of Connecticut in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with 60.7% of 4th-grade students and 50% of 6th-grade students scoring proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 49.4% and 48.1%, respectively. Additionally, Charles Wright School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.1, contributing to a more personalized learning environment.

While Charles Wright School serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 40.29% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's strong academic performance is commendable. This suggests the school is effectively supporting the learning needs of its diverse student population, including those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, outperforming nearby schools like Emerson-Williams School and Samuel B. Webb Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

186 Nott St.
Wethersfield, CT 06109

(860) 571-8350

District: Wethersfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
221^st of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,484

Students who attend Charles Wright School usually attend:

Middle:	Silas Deane Middle School
High:	Wethersfield High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 273

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.5%

Hispanic:

33.0%

Asian:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charles Wright School ranks better than 55.5% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Wethersfield School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.31. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Charles Wright School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Wethersfield School District. Racial makeup is: White (50.5%), Hispanic (33%), Asian (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Wethersfield School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charles Wright School is 11.1, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Wethersfield School District! (See more...)

Compare Charles Wright School employs 24.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charles Wright School is $22,484, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Wethersfield School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Charles Wright School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Wethersfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wethersfield School District 83^rd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Charles Wright School

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Rank History for all students at Charles Wright School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	76.74	136^th	570	76.1%
2007	70.52	226^th	568	60.2%
2008	71.46	204^th	565	63.9%
2009	60.99	300^th	566	47.0%
2010	62.61	298^th	579	48.5%
2011	60.16	297^th	565	47.4%
2012	64.61	272^nd	564	51.8%
2013	55.48	317^th	557	43.1%
2015	64.13	225^th	551	59.2%
2016	60.78	219^th	518	57.7%
2017	53.43	249^th	519	52.0%
2018	47.94	283^rd	532	46.8%
2019	44.21	294^th	522	43.7%
2021	56.44	243^rd	538	54.8%
2022	64.24	190^th	490	61.2%
2023	55.54	228^th	491	53.6%
2024	56.31	221^st	497	55.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Charles Wright School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.27	210^th	371	43.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Charles Wright School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.95	245^th	455	46.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Charles Wright School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.29	188^th	445	57.8%

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Rank History for White students at Charles Wright School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	23.18	251^st	296	15.2%
2019	27.50	244^th	295	17.3%
2021	44.45	195^th	327	40.4%
2022	58.20	122^nd	252	51.6%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Charles Wright School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	271	7	14	6	0	n/a	n/a	298
1989	283	5	19	12	1	n/a	n/a	320
1990	244	9	20	8	n/a	n/a	n/a	281
1991	251	6	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	271
1992	270	8	13	14	0	n/a	n/a	305
1993	272	12	12	23	0	n/a	n/a	319
1994	251	10	7	22	0	n/a	n/a	290
1995	240	22	10	19	0	n/a	n/a	291
1996	240	22	10	19	0	n/a	n/a	291
1997	236	15	8	25	0	n/a	n/a	284
1998	240	17	8	27	0	n/a	n/a	292
1999	263	18	4	26	0	n/a	n/a	311
2000	260	25	4	37	0	n/a	n/a	326
2001	250	27	11	44	0	n/a	n/a	332
2002	238	33	9	59	1	n/a	n/a	340
2003	238	33	9	59	1	n/a	n/a	340
2004	242	29	8	60	1	n/a	n/a	340
2005	260	27	13	76	1	n/a	n/a	377
2006	306	27	15	72	2	n/a	n/a	422
2007	253	13	12	53	7	n/a	n/a	338
2008	223	15	12	52	4	n/a	n/a	306
2009	219	17	12	64	6	n/a	n/a	318
2010	211	19	18	60	3	n/a	n/a	311
2011	206	18	20	72	2	0	6	324
2012	181	17	21	61	2	0	10	292
2013	208	20	19	59	3	2	5	316
2014	213	17	15	51	1	3	7	307
2015	207	20	15	59	1	0	10	312
2016	220	15	15	60	1	0	15	326
2017	205	16	8	75	1	0	14	319
2018	209	14	12	67	1	0	17	320
2019	213	7	11	79	0	0	18	328
2020	170	8	13	79	0	0	17	287
2021	156	13	15	82	0	0	16	282
2022	139	14	15	88	1	0	17	274
2023	138	15	19	90	1	0	10	273

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Charles Wright School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	298	17.0	17.5	n/a
1989	320	18.7	17.1	n/a
1990	281	17.3	16.2	n/a
1991	271	18.7	14.4	n/a
1992	305	21.0	14.5	5.9
1993	319	21.3	15.0	0.6
1994	290	20.0	14.5	19.3
1995	291	19.3	15.1	10.7
1996	291	19.3	15.1	10.7
1997	284	19.3	14.7	9.5
1998	292	19.4	15.1	8.9
1999	311	20.6	15.1	15.1
2000	326	20.6	15.8	15.6
2001	332	24.4	13.6	n/a
2002	340	24.3	14.0	20
2003	340	24.3	14.0	20
2004	340	23.9	14.2	20.9
2005	377	23.5	16.0	n/a
2006	422	21.3	19.8	7.3
2007	338	20.9	16.2	13
2008	306	20.5	14.9	16.3
2009	318	24.1	14.7	20.1
2010	311	18.8	16.4	27.3
2011	324	21.8	14.8	27.8
2012	292	22.1	13.1	27.7
2013	316	22.5	14.0	30.4
2014	307	22.6	13.5	26.7
2015	312	21.0	14.8	27.9
2016	326	23.0	14.1	26.7
2017	319	23.4	13.6	29.5
2018	320	23.4	13.6	29.4
2019	328	22.9	14.3	38.1
2020	287	21.9	13.1	39.4
2021	282	21.9	12.8	36.5
2022	274	23.4	11.7	40.5
2023	273	24.4	11.1	40.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Charles Wright School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	298	17.0	17.5	n/a
1989	320	18.7	17.1	n/a
1990	281	17.3	16.2	n/a
1991	271	18.7	14.4	n/a
1992	305	21.0	14.5	5.9
1993	319	21.3	15.0	0.6
1994	290	20.0	14.5	19.3
1995	291	19.3	15.1	10.7
1996	291	19.3	15.1	10.7
1997	284	19.3	14.7	9.5
1998	292	19.4	15.1	8.9
1999	311	20.6	15.1	15.1
2000	326	20.6	15.8	15.6
2001	332	24.4	13.6	n/a
2002	340	24.3	14.0	20
2003	340	24.3	14.0	20
2004	340	23.9	14.2	20.9
2005	377	23.5	16.0	n/a
2006	422	21.3	19.8	7.3
2007	338	20.9	16.2	13
2008	306	20.5	14.9	16.3
2009	318	24.1	14.7	20.1
2010	311	18.8	16.4	27.3
2011	324	21.8	14.8	27.8
2012	292	22.1	13.1	27.7
2013	316	22.5	14.0	30.4
2014	307	22.6	13.5	26.7
2015	312	21.0	14.8	27.9
2016	326	23.0	14.1	26.7
2017	319	23.4	13.6	29.5
2018	320	23.4	13.6	29.4
2019	328	22.9	14.3	38.1
2020	287	21.9	13.1	39.4
2021	282	21.9	12.8	36.5
2022	274	23.4	11.7	40.5
2023	273	24.4	11.1	40.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Charles Wright School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,628
2019	$15,579
2020	$18,831
2021	$19,537
2022	$20,479
2023	$22,484

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charles Wright School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 294^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 228^th of 491 Elementary schools	9.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charles Wright School)	46.5	63.9	17.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wethersfield School District)	68.8	56.7	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	47.4	7.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Charles Wright School)	50	51.1	1.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wethersfield School District)	64.2	58.4	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.3	6.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Charles Wright School)	58.6	66.7	8.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wethersfield School District)	69.2	60.4	8.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	48	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Charles Wright School)	50.9	48.9	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wethersfield School District)	60.8	49.1	11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	37.1	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	328	273	16.8%
African American	7	15	114.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	11	19	72.7%
Hispanic	79	90	13.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	213	138	35.2%
Two or More Races	18	10	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.1%	40.3%	2.2%

Schools Near Charles Wright School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)					SBAC Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Charles Wright School	Public	PK, KG-6	186 Nott St.	Wethersfield	06109	Hartford County	Wethersfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 571-8350	273	24	11.1	40.3%	138 (50.5%)	15 (5.5%)	90 (33.0%)	19 (7.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	56.3	221^st of 497 public elementary schools	55.5%		55.5	228^th of 491 public elementary schools	53.6%	7				60.7		50.0		51.4			50.0			$22,484
Discovery Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	176 Cumberland Avenue	Wethersfield	06109	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 296-2090	520	35	14.8	62.1%	122 (23.5%)	81 (15.6%)	265 (51.0%)	28 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	36.3	301^st of 497 public elementary schools	39.4%		33.6	307^th of 491 public elementary schools	37.5%	6	48.4		37.3	32.3	53.2			51.5	30.8	45.2				$23,302
Alfred W. Hanmer School	Public	K-6	50 Francis St.	Wethersfield	06109	Hartford County	Wethersfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 571-8370	324	27	12.0	31.5%	228 (70.4%)	16 (4.9%)	45 (13.9%)	20 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.0%)	71.5	162^nd of 497 public elementary schools	67.4%		74.8	141^st of 491 public elementary schools	71.3%	21	70.0		59.1	72.1	62.5	66.0		61.4	65.1	47.5	59.6			$20,233
Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	639 Franklin Avenue	Hartford	06114	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-4620	357	32	11.1	84.0%	35 (9.8%)	41 (11.5%)	247 (69.2%)	25 (7.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	8.8	447^th of 497 public elementary schools	10.1%		7.3	459^th of 491 public elementary schools	6.5%	12	22.9		17.3		20.8									$26,566
Emerson-Williams School	Public	PK, KG-6	461 Wells Rd.	Wethersfield	06109	Hartford County	Wethersfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 571-8360	434	29	14.9	30.4%	271 (62.4%)	16 (3.7%)	99 (22.8%)	22 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.8%)	50.3	247^th of 497 public elementary schools	50.3%		56.3	223^rd of 491 public elementary schools	54.6%	24			59.6	38.9	48.6	60.3		61.5	35.2	48.6	42.9			$18,071
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	215 South Street	Hartford	06114	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-2400	626	40	15.6	82.1%	17 (2.7%)	84 (13.4%)	500 (79.9%)	10 (1.6%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.1%)	5.8	481^st of 497 public elementary schools	3.2%					(n/a)	14.1	19.2		10.3	9.1	11.5	14.1	27.8	10.3		13.5		10.3	$20,691
Samuel B. Webb Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	51 Willow St.	Wethersfield	06109	Hartford County	Wethersfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 571-8340	330	23	14.2	29.1%	200 (60.6%)	15 (4.5%)	77 (23.3%)	25 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (3.0%)	45.1	267^th of 497 public elementary schools	46.3%		44.3	264^th of 491 public elementary schools	46.2%	3			56.3	47.6	52.6	39.5		53.1	42.9					$19,649
Kennelly School	Public	PK, KG-8	180 White Street	Hartford	06114	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-3860	598	42	14.2	84.6%	17 (2.8%)	74 (12.4%)	472 (78.9%)	22 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	5.6	482^nd of 497 public elementary schools	3.0%		7.4	456^th of 491 public elementary schools	7.1%	26	15.0		11.5	18.0	15.0	7.4	16.7	23.1	16.4		10.0	8.6	11.5	$20,960
M. D. Fox School	Public	PK, KG-5	470 Maple Avenue	Hartford	06114	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-7790	493	33	14.9	86.2%	16 (3.2%)	85 (17.2%)	373 (75.7%)	15 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2.7	497^th of 497 public elementary schools	0.0%		4.7	483^rd of 491 public elementary schools	1.6%	14	8.8			6.7	7.8			6.5	8.0	6.9				$22,109
Montessori Magnet at Batchelder School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	757 New Britain Avenue	Hartford	06106	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-2600	363	13	27.5	63.4%	55 (15.2%)	40 (11.0%)	239 (65.8%)	16 (4.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	9.4	443^rd of 497 public elementary schools	10.9%		9.2	441^st of 491 public elementary schools	10.2%	2	17.6			25.6				25.0	20.5					$20,529

Frequently Asked Questions about Charles Wright School

What district is Charles Wright School in?

Wethersfield School District

What schools do graduates of Charles Wright School attend?

Students who attend Charles Wright School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Silas Deane Middle School
High : Wethersfield High School

How many students attend Charles Wright School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 273 students attended Charles Wright School.

What is the racial makeup of Charles Wright School?

Students at Charles Wright School are 51% White, 33% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Is Charles Wright School a good school?

Charles Wright School ranks 221^st of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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