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R L Wright Elementary

Summary:

R L Wright Elementary is a public elementary school in Sedgwick, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 272 students. This school consistently performs well, ranking in the top 30% of Kansas elementary schools over the past several years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

R L Wright Elementary outperforms the state and Sedgwick Public Schools district averages in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 47.55%, compared to 39.35% for the district and 33.55% for the state. Similarly, the school's Mathematics proficiency rate was 44.74%, compared to 38.95% for the district and 31.6% for the state. The school's impressive Science proficiency rate of 62.95% is significantly higher than the district's 37.38% and the state's 32.28%. Additionally, the school's Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students and Male students have consistently performed well, ranking among the top 5% and top 10% of Kansas elementary schools, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Sunset Elementary, Maize Central Elementary, and Vermillion Elementary School, R L Wright Elementary outperforms them in academic proficiency, particularly in ELA and Mathematics. Despite having a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, the school's academic performance remains strong, demonstrating its ability to effectively support and meet the needs of its economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 400 W 4th St
       Sedgwick, KS  67135

(316) 772-5783

District: Sedgwick Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
169th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,250 Help


Students who attend R L Wright Elementary usually attend:

High:    Sedgwick High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  272

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.0%
Hispanic:
9.2%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.6% Help


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Compare Details R L Wright Elementary ranks better than 74.1% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86%), Hispanic (9.2%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at R L Wright Elementary is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at R L Wright Elementary is $8,250.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

R L Wright Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks R L Wright Elementary 169th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See R L Wright Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sedgwick Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sedgwick Public Schools 40th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for R L Wright Elementary

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Rank History for all students at R L Wright Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.93 77th 585 86.8%
2007 75.45 121st 600 79.8%
2008 75.49 114th 614 81.4%
2009 68.05 202nd 621 67.5%
2010 50.37 389th 630 38.3%
2011 81.26 35th 631 94.5%
2012 69.38 202nd 660 69.4%
2013 70.31 205th 668 69.3%
2015 62.10 239th 678 64.7%
2016 75.66 127th 656 80.6%
2017 76.96 112th 659 83.0%
2018 78.55 108th 656 83.5%
2019 77.68 108th 667 83.8%
2021 68.67 183rd 670 72.7%
2022 65.37 202nd 668 69.8%
2023 76.78 119th 660 82.0%
2024 69.49 169th 653 74.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at R L Wright Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.47 48th 512 90.6%
2019 77.50 43rd 509 91.6%
2021 68.38 102nd 494 79.4%
2022 85.50 25th 512 95.1%
2023 86.89 21st 541 96.1%
2024 87.48 23rd 546 95.8%
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Rank History for Female students at R L Wright Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.03 198th 574 65.5%
2019 60.38 221st 591 62.6%
2021 70.58 144th 591 75.6%
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Rank History for Male students at R L Wright Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.43 73rd 575 87.3%
2019 85.37 60th 586 89.8%
2021 62.62 203rd 605 66.4%
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Rank History for White students at R L Wright Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.46 146th 574 74.6%
2019 66.78 170th 592 71.3%
2021 63.18 190th 587 67.6%
2022 58.01 224th 596 62.4%
2023 67.29 154th 584 73.6%
2024 61.65 198th 579 65.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State 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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for R L Wright Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 300 0 0 13 3 n/a n/a 0 316
1989 304 0 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 317
1990 295 0 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 305
1991 292 0 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 305
1992 279 0 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 295
1993 277 0 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 292
1994 266 0 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 280
1995 293 1 0 10 5 n/a n/a 0 309
1996 293 1 0 10 5 n/a n/a 0 309
1997 300 5 1 12 5 n/a n/a 0 323
1998 295 9 0 9 6 n/a n/a 0 319
1999 315 6 0 7 4 n/a n/a 0 332
2000 321 5 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 333
2001 299 6 0 8 11 n/a n/a 0 324
2002 335 6 1 12 10 n/a n/a 0 364
2003 335 6 1 12 10 n/a n/a 0 364
2004 333 2 1 23 8 n/a n/a 0 367
2005 354 1 0 17 8 n/a n/a 2 382
2006 352 1 0 3 3 n/a n/a 20 379
2007 341 4 0 9 3 n/a n/a 2 359
2008 348 4 0 13 2 n/a n/a 1 368
2009 359 2 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 374
2010 346 0 0 19 5 0 10 0 380
2011 346 0 0 16 4 1 6 0 373
2012 331 0 0 17 4 0 9 0 361
2013 312 0 0 20 2 0 14 0 348
2014 311 0 0 27 0 0 17 0 355
2015 299 0 0 21 2 0 15 0 337
2016 278 0 0 26 2 0 12 0 318
2017 215 0 0 20 2 0 10 0 247
2018 194 0 0 31 2 0 13 0 240
2019 199 0 0 29 3 0 10 0 241
2020 189 1 0 23 3 0 16 0 232
2021 205 0 0 27 3 0 22 0 257
2022 241 1 0 22 2 0 20 0 286
2023 234 3 0 25 0 0 10 0 272

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 R L Wright Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 316 19.0 16.6 0
1989 317 20.0 15.8 n/a
1990 305 21.3 14.3 0
1991 305 21.6 14.1 n/a
1992 295 21.5 13.7 20.3
1993 292 21.4 13.6 11.3
1994 280 20.5 13.7 16.4
1995 309 20.0 15.5 27.2
1996 309 20.0 15.5 27.2
1997 323 20.9 15.5 27.9
1998 319 19.7 16.2 27.9
1999 332 21.1 15.7 22.6
2000 333 21.8 15.3 23.7
2001 324 21.9 14.8 18.2
2002 364 22.6 16.1 23.6
2003 364 22.6 16.1 23.6
2004 367 23.3 15.8 26.2
2005 382 25.1 15.2 23.4
2006 379 24.5 15.5 30.6
2007 359 27.9 12.9 28.3
2008 368 24.3 15.1 30.5
2009 374 23.8 15.7 31.3
2010 380 24.7 15.3 34.5
2011 373 25.5 14.6 32.7
2012 361 28.3 12.7 36.6
2013 348 24.8 14.0 38.2
2014 355 25.3 14.0 43.4
2015 337 26.0 12.9 43
2016 318 24.0 13.2 42.5
2017 247 22.6 10.9 46.2
2018 240 17.7 13.5 41.3
2019 241 16.9 14.2 40.7
2020 232 18.3 12.6 44.4
2021 257 19.3 13.3 38.1
2022 286 19.1 14.9 41.6
2023 272 19.3 14.0 42.6

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 R L Wright Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 316 19.0 16.6 0
1989 317 20.0 15.8 n/a
1990 305 21.3 14.3 0
1991 305 21.6 14.1 n/a
1992 295 21.5 13.7 20.3
1993 292 21.4 13.6 11.3
1994 280 20.5 13.7 16.4
1995 309 20.0 15.5 27.2
1996 309 20.0 15.5 27.2
1997 323 20.9 15.5 27.9
1998 319 19.7 16.2 27.9
1999 332 21.1 15.7 22.6
2000 333 21.8 15.3 23.7
2001 324 21.9 14.8 18.2
2002 364 22.6 16.1 23.6
2003 364 22.6 16.1 23.6
2004 367 23.3 15.8 26.2
2005 382 25.1 15.2 23.4
2006 379 24.5 15.5 30.6
2007 359 27.9 12.9 28.3
2008 368 24.3 15.1 30.5
2009 374 23.8 15.7 31.3
2010 380 24.7 15.3 34.5
2011 373 25.5 14.6 32.7
2012 361 28.3 12.7 36.6
2013 348 24.8 14.0 38.2
2014 355 25.3 14.0 43.4
2015 337 26.0 12.9 43
2016 318 24.0 13.2 42.5
2017 247 22.6 10.9 46.2
2018 240 17.7 13.5 41.3
2019 241 16.9 14.2 40.7
2020 232 18.3 12.6 44.4
2021 257 19.3 13.3 38.1
2022 286 19.1 14.9 41.6
2023 272 19.3 14.0 42.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for R L Wright Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $697 (8.4%) $7,553 (91.6%) $8,250

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on R L Wright Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 108th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 119th of 660 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (R L Wright Elementary)61.847.4
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sedgwick Public Schools)61.847.4
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (R L Wright Elementary)61.852.6
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sedgwick Public Schools)61.852.6
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (R L Wright Elementary)64.766.7
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sedgwick Public Schools)64.766.7
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (R L Wright Elementary)47.162.5
 15.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sedgwick Public Schools)47.162.5
 15.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (R L Wright Elementary)52.947.6
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sedgwick Public Schools)52.947.6
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (R L Wright Elementary)47.138.1
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sedgwick Public Schools)47.138.1
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (R L Wright Elementary)5052.4
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Sedgwick Public Schools)5052.4
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (R L Wright Elementary)56.951.4
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sedgwick Public Schools)56.951.4
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (R L Wright Elementary)47.157.1
 10.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sedgwick Public Schools)47.157.1
 10.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students241272
 12.9%
African American03
American Indian30
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2925
 13.8%
Pacific Islander00
White199234
 17.6%
Two or More Races1010
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.7%42.6%
 2%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended R L Wright Elementary.

R L Wright Elementary ranks 169th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend R L Wright Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Sedgwick High

Students at R L Wright Elementary are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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