Wright Elementary School

Wright Elementary School operates as a mid-sized primary school in Moultrie, Georgia, operated by Colquitt County. Current enrollment sits at 554 students spanning grades pre-K through 5.

Across the 13 schools in Colquitt County (8,767 students total), Wright Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Wright Elementary School reports that White students make up the majority at 57%. Other groups include 23% Black, 16% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Colquitt County as a whole.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 40 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.9:1. The state averages about 13.3:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 51% of students at Wright Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Colquitt County (around 95%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

After controlling for student poverty, Wright Elementary School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 51.2%; this one delivers 57.1%.

Across the wider county, census data for Colquitt County shows median household income runs about $49,341, about 16% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 19%. Wright Elementary School is one of 13 public schools in Colquitt County (combined enrollment of about 8,767 students).

Nearest neighbor: Willie J. Williams Middle School, around 1.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 6 other public schools. Among the 8 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Wright Elementary School ranks 1st on composite proficiency, above the local average of 32.9%.

Wright Elementary School operates from a small-town location.

Five-year trend. Wright Elementary School's enrollment has decreased 9% since 2018, when it stood at 609 (now 554). Over the same period, the Hispanic share edged up from 10% to 16%. Class-load math has narrowed: from 16.1:1 in 2018 to 13.9:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.