D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Wright Elementary School

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 809 Wyche Street, Tallulah, LA 71282
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 1st percentile in Louisiana
Growth
D
Students gain 0.88 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
299
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%1/1004.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.88 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.73 in 2009–19; 26th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 86% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −18 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−22 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−31 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black47%32%reading -14 pts, math -24 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income47%32%reading -20 pts, math -31 pts5th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 809 Wyche Street
City Tallulah
ZIP Code 71282
District 2201050
NCES School ID 220105000785
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 71282

Understanding the community around Wright Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $34,457
Per Capita Income $17,991
Poverty Rate 28.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%
High School or Higher 75.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $89,200
Median Rent $597
Owner-Occupied 54.6%
Renter-Occupied 45.4%
View full data for ZIP 71282 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Wright Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 95.7%
White 2.0%
Hispanic/Latino 0.7%
Two or More Races 1.3%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 299
Teachers (FTE) 21.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Wright Elementary School?
Wright Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Wright Elementary School?
Wright Elementary School has 299 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Wright Elementary School serve?
Wright Elementary School serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Wright Elementary School receive per student?
Wright Elementary School receives $24,668 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Wright Elementary School in 71282 ▼
Avg Home Value
$72,810
Avg Monthly Rent
$747
1-Year Change
-12.1%
% Renters
45.4%

Other Schools in 71282

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026