Wrightsboro Elementary

Summary:

Wrightsboro Elementary is a public elementary school in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving 522 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the New Hanover County Schools district, which is ranked 70 out of 242 districts in the state.

Wrightsboro Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of North Carolina elementary schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state standardized tests is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly for certain student subgroups such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its per-student spending is lower than some nearby schools, such as College Park Elementary and The International School at Gregory.

Interestingly, some nearby schools, such as Murrayville Elementary and Castle Hayne Elementary, perform significantly better than Wrightsboro Elementary, with rankings in the top 25% of North Carolina elementary schools and proficiency rates well above the district and state averages. However, other nearby schools, such as A.H. Snipes Academy of Arts/Design and R. Freeman School of Engineering, have similar or even lower academic performance compared to Wrightsboro Elementary, despite being designated as magnet schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2716 Castle Hayne Rd
       Wilmington, NC  28401-2683


(910) 815-6909

District: New Hanover County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1214th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,562 Help


Students who attend Wrightsboro Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Holly Shelter Middle
High:    New Hanover High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.9%
White:
25.7%
African American:
24.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wrightsboro Elementary ranks worse than 80.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 19th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Wrightsboro Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.9%), White (25.7%), African American (24.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wrightsboro Elementary is 11.5, which is the 8th best among 24 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wrightsboro Elementary is $11,562, which is the 11th highest among 24 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wrightsboro Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wrightsboro Elementary 1214th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Wrightsboro Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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New Hanover County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks New Hanover County Schools 70th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wrightsboro Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wrightsboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.45 596th 1276 53.3%
2007 63.14 486th 1293 62.4%
2008 52.92 668th 1324 49.5%
2009 46.82 820th 1354 39.4%
2010 39.19 943rd 1363 30.8%
2011 42.13 892nd 1381 35.4%
2012 41.97 905th 1388 34.8%
2013 32.35 990th 1403 29.4%
2014 36.34 909th 1390 34.6%
2015 32.49 1048th 1440 27.2%
2016 30.39 1070th 1425 24.9%
2017 27.38 1121st 1429 21.6%
2018 20.69 1205th 1434 16.0%
2019 15.37 1311th 1473 11.0%
2021 21.70 1166th 1489 21.7%
2022 18.35 1307th 1514 13.7%
2023 13.55 1360th 1502 9.5%
2024 23.79 1214th 1505 19.3%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wrightsboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.25 383rd 421 9.0%
2019 19.55 473rd 497 4.8%
2021 47.03 145th 385 62.3%
2022 22.47 429th 485 11.5%
2023 14.18 503rd 514 2.1%
2024 18.93 497th 533 6.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Wrightsboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.37 740th 801 7.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wrightsboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.37 1097th 1332 17.6%
2019 26.59 1115th 1361 18.1%
2021 30.77 949th 1329 28.6%
2022 22.18 1185th 1366 13.3%
2023 25.70 1162nd 1437 19.1%
2024 31.41 1088th 1450 25.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Wrightsboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.90 1262nd 1405 10.2%
2019 18.37 1259th 1424 11.6%
2021 27.52 1051st 1440 27.0%
2022 29.96 1064th 1458 27.0%
2023 11.59 1367th 1459 6.3%
2024 21.39 1235th 1455 15.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Wrightsboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.89 859th 897 4.2%
2019 19.34 815th 878 7.2%
2021 15.83 634th 646 1.9%
2022 43.32 301st 634 52.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wrightsboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.39 556th 669 16.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Wrightsboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.52 1114th 1413 21.2%
2019 15.38 1289th 1430 9.9%
2021 18.55 1204th 1444 16.6%
2022 14.25 1338th 1464 8.6%
2023 17.98 1270th 1461 13.1%
2024 29.86 1081st 1464 26.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Wrightsboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.01 743rd 927 19.8%
2019 31.53 713th 949 24.9%
2021 24.61 737th 896 17.7%
2022 25.09 773rd 927 16.6%
2023 21.67 811th 933 13.1%
2024 37.66 610th 924 34.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Wrightsboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.19 696th 851 18.2%
2019 24.22 745th 865 13.9%
2021 36.94 531st 843 37.0%
2022 27.69 737th 893 17.5%
2023 15.99 860th 915 6.0%
2024 25.73 787th 951 17.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Wrightsboro Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.89 1023rd 1178 13.2%
2019 8.92 1148th 1183 3.0%
2021 16.82 1073rd 1172 8.4%
2022 20.86 1039th 1194 13.0%
2023 17.78 1069th 1183 9.6%
2024 27.79 928th 1166 20.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

Wrightsboro Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, April 22, 2021

Open Quote This school became BLM AND RADICAL LEFT school, There is politics everyday but 0 learning, this school is chaotic. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, June 20, 2020

Open Quote This school is horrible!! Poor leadership that turns a blind eye to bullying. DO NOT LET YOUR CHILD ATTEND THIS SCHOOL!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wrightsboro Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 385 175 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 561
1989 359 169 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1990 388 162 0 3 1 n/a n/a 1 555
1991 383 162 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 552
1992 348 169 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 519
1993 338 169 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 515
1994 384 166 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 559
1995 407 175 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 587
1996 407 175 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 587
1997 409 188 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 604
1998 368 200 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 574
1999 342 214 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 559
2000 355 211 0 6 6 n/a n/a 0 578
2001 322 207 1 3 6 n/a n/a 0 539
2002 298 204 2 7 4 n/a n/a 0 515
2003 298 204 2 7 4 n/a n/a 0 515
2004 294 216 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 524
2005 290 217 0 14 2 n/a n/a 0 523
2006 325 233 0 22 4 n/a n/a 0 584
2007 336 199 0 33 5 n/a n/a 33 606
2008 356 152 5 48 8 n/a n/a 29 598
2009 347 179 4 47 8 n/a n/a 0 585
2010 221 192 5 51 3 n/a n/a 0 472
2011 224 159 5 64 4 2 14 0 472
2012 225 141 5 70 2 0 35 0 478
2013 212 176 4 103 1 0 25 0 521
2014 210 179 1 98 1 0 24 0 513
2015 215 185 2 108 0 1 39 0 550
2016 226 178 1 131 1 1 46 0 584
2017 194 182 3 140 4 1 54 0 578
2018 199 198 9 153 3 1 46 0 609
2019 167 208 12 161 2 0 37 0 587
2020 180 165 12 192 3 1 39 0 592
2021 159 124 8 171 1 0 42 0 505
2022 141 110 8 177 2 0 32 0 470
2023 139 142 9 203 4 0 25 0 522
2024 121 115 9 192 2 0 31 0 470

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 Wrightsboro Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 561 27.0 20.7 21.9
1989 529 25.0 21.1 34.4
1990 555 25.0 22.2 30.5
1991 552 25.0 22.0 30.6
1992 519 25.0 20.7 21
1993 515 33.0 15.6 32
1994 559 33.0 16.9 25.4
1995 587 35.0 16.8 28.1
1996 587 35.0 16.8 28.1
1997 604 34.0 17.8 34.3
1998 574 35.0 16.4 38.3
1999 559 35.0 16.0 45.4
2000 578 35.0 16.5 44.1
2001 539 35.0 15.4 57.5
2002 515 34.0 15.1 56.5
2003 515 34.0 15.1 56.5
2004 524 34.0 15.4 59
2005 523 34.0 15.4 69.8
2006 584 34.0 17.2 60.4
2007 606 n/a n/a 62
2008 598 38.0 15.7 56.6
2009 585 38.0 15.4 50.6
2010 472 34.2 13.7 64.2
2011 472 33.2 14.2 68
2012 478 31.0 15.3 70.3
2013 521 34.4 15.1 78.1
2014 513 37.1 13.7 88.5
2015 550 35.0 15.7 99.5
2016 584 36.0 16.2 99.7
2017 578 38.7 14.9 99.5
2018 609 40.0 15.2 99.5
2019 587 39.5 14.8 99.5
2020 592 40.1 14.7 99.5
2021 505 39.2 12.8 99.4
2022 470 40.0 11.7 99.4
2023 522 37.4 13.9 98.3
2024 470 40.7 11.5 99.4

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 Wrightsboro Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 561 27.0 20.7 21.9
1989 529 25.0 21.1 34.4
1990 555 25.0 22.2 30.5
1991 552 25.0 22.0 30.6
1992 519 25.0 20.7 21
1993 515 33.0 15.6 32
1994 559 33.0 16.9 25.4
1995 587 35.0 16.8 28.1
1996 587 35.0 16.8 28.1
1997 604 34.0 17.8 34.3
1998 574 35.0 16.4 38.3
1999 559 35.0 16.0 45.4
2000 578 35.0 16.5 44.1
2001 539 35.0 15.4 57.5
2002 515 34.0 15.1 56.5
2003 515 34.0 15.1 56.5
2004 524 34.0 15.4 59
2005 523 34.0 15.4 69.8
2006 584 34.0 17.2 60.4
2007 606 n/a n/a 62
2008 598 38.0 15.7 56.6
2009 585 38.0 15.4 50.6
2010 472 34.2 13.7 64.2
2011 472 33.2 14.2 68
2012 478 31.0 15.3 70.3
2013 521 34.4 15.1 78.1
2014 513 37.1 13.7 88.5
2015 550 35.0 15.7 99.5
2016 584 36.0 16.2 99.7
2017 578 38.7 14.9 99.5
2018 609 40.0 15.2 99.5
2019 587 39.5 14.8 99.5
2020 592 40.1 14.7 99.5
2021 505 39.2 12.8 99.4
2022 470 40.0 11.7 99.4
2023 522 37.4 13.9 98.3
2024 470 40.7 11.5 99.4

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 Wrightsboro Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,800 (15.6%) $9,762 (84.4%) $11,562

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wrightsboro Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1311th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1360th of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wrightsboro Elementary)40.641.8
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)69.468.1
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Wrightsboro Elementary)36.531.6
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)61.653.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wrightsboro Elementary)31.333.3
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)63.365.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Wrightsboro Elementary)37.539.5
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)63.464.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wrightsboro Elementary)41.822.1
 19.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)67.666.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Wrightsboro Elementary)40.725.3
 15.4%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)64.158
 6.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Wrightsboro Elementary)60.440
 20.4%
   5th Grade Science (New Hanover County Schools)8074.9
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students587522
 11.1%
African American208142
 31.7%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian129
 25%
Hispanic161203
 26.1%
Pacific Islander00
White167139
 16.8%
Two or More Races3725
 32.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%98.3%
 1.2%


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Students at Wrightsboro Elementary are 41% Hispanic, 26% White, 24% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Wrightsboro Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Holly Shelter Middle
High : New Hanover High

Wrightsboro Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.3% of North Carolina elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 470 students attended Wrightsboro Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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