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E. L. Wright Middle

Columbia, South Carolina · Grades K to 8 · Richland 02

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About E. L. Wright Middle

Located in Columbia, South Carolina, E. L. Wright Middle is a public school for kindergarten through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 1,275 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Columbia. With about 87.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.6 students per teacher. Richland 02 School District runs 32 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Richland County. Within 5 miles there are 31 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school.

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School facts

Address	2740 Alpine Road, Columbia, SC 29223
Phone	(803) 736-8740
School district	Richland 02
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	1,275
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	87.4
Students per teacher	14.6
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Richland County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 450339000973). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Windsor ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Columbia · 0.5 mi Cardinal Newman SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 7 to 12Columbia · 0.6 mi Polo Road ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Columbia · 1.1 mi L. W. Conder ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Columbia · 1.4 mi Joseph Keels ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Columbia · 1.8 mi Jackson Creek ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Columbia · 1.9 mi Richland Northeast HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Columbia · 2 mi St John Newmann Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 6Columbia · 2.1 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does E. L. Wright Middle serve?

E. L. Wright Middle serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend E. L. Wright Middle?

E. L. Wright Middle reported 1,275 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at E. L. Wright Middle?

About 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,275 students and 87.4 teachers in federal data.

Is E. L. Wright Middle a public or charter school?

E. L. Wright Middle is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is E. L. Wright Middle in?

E. L. Wright Middle is part of Richland 02 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/sc/richland-02-school-district/

Where is E. L. Wright Middle located?

E. L. Wright Middle is at 2740 Alpine Road, Columbia, SC 29223. The phone number is (803) 736-8740.

How many other schools are near E. L. Wright Middle?

There are 31 other schools within 5 miles of E. L. Wright Middle in our directory.