Wright Elementary School
Public
Elementary Grades K–5
Part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District
5001 SW 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50315 · (515) 242-8442
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Academic performance
Math proficiency52%
State average 64.2%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 67.8%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
265Students enrolled
12:1Student–teacher ratio
78%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten46
Grade 144
Grade 247
Grade 345
Grade 442
Grade 541
Students
White · 40%105
Hispanic · 34%89
Black · 13%34
Two or more races · 8%22
Asian · 4%11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander · 1%3
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
256’20
261’21
273’22
244’23
265’24
Location
5001 SW 14th St Des Moines
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.