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E. L. Wright Middle

📍 Columbia, South Carolina Public

1,275

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

14.6:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

K–8

🎓 Grade Levels

9 active grades

87.4

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

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E. L. Wright Middle, an elementary public school serving grades K–8 in Columbia, South Carolina, with 1,275 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Columbia, South Carolina, E. L. Wright Middle is a regular public school serving students from grades K–8. The school operates within the Richland 02 in Richland County. With a current reported enrollment of 1,275 students, it provides a mid-size student body designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, E. L. Wright Middle maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. This aligns closely with the United States national benchmark of approximately 16:1, balancing peer collaboration with focused teacher instruction. The campus educational team includes approximately 87.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Columbia, the student body at E. L. Wright Middle represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include Black or African American (57.6%), Hispanic (15.8%), White (15.8%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

1,275 Students reported

Black / African American 57.6%

735 enrolled students

Hispanic 15.8%

202 enrolled students

White 15.8%

201 enrolled students

Asian 5.6%

71 enrolled students

Two or more races 4.8%

61 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

4 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

1 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 1,275

👦 Male 48% (612) 👧 Female 52% (663)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

9 Grade Levels

353

311

357

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School facts

Address 2740 Alpine Road, Columbia, SC 29223

Phone (803) 736-8740

School district Richland 02

County Richland County

Grades K–8

Students 1,275 students

Student–teacher ratio 14.6:1

Full-time teachers 87.4

Community type Suburb: Large

Level Elementary

Type Public

Virtual Supplemental Virtual

Coordinates 34.08298, -80.92510

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NCES school ID 450339000973

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

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2740 Alpine Road

Columbia, SC 29223 Richland County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at E. L. Wright Middle? +

E. L. Wright Middle serves students in grades K–8. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with South Carolina state educational standards.

How many students attend E. L. Wright Middle? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, E. L. Wright Middle has a total reported enrollment of 1,275 students.