Charles Wright Elementary
Merced, CA · Merced City Elementary · Grades K-6
4,249th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 25%▼ Declining
Charles Wright Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Charles Wright Elementary 4,249th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 25% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 34th in 2015 to 25th in 2025 — declining.
Charles Wright Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 293 students tested
Charles Wright Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 552 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.8% | 74.8% | ▲ 12.0 pts | |
| White | 17.4% | 11.2% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | 6.2% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 11.9% | 5.1% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| Black | 4.5% | 2.5% | ▼ 2.0 pts |
Homes near Charles Wright Elementary
Typical home value $406K in zip 95340 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Charles Wright Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Ada Givens ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 0.7 mi away4,328th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 23% - 1Don Stowell ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 0.8 mi away5,144th of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 16% - 2John Muir ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 1.1 mi away4,640th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 22% - 5Luther Burbank ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 1.2 mi away3,086th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 31% - 5Donn B. Chenoweth ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 1.7 mi away2,936th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 31% - 3John C. Fremont ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 1.7 mi away4,050th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 28% - 6Farmdale ElementaryWeaver Union · 1.8 mi away2,805th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 39% - 1Alicia Reyes ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 1.9 mi away5,480th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Charles Wright Elementary in?
Charles Wright Elementary is part of the Merced City Elementary district in Merced, California.
Is Charles Wright Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Charles Wright Elementary 4,249th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Charles Wright Elementary?
Hispanic 75%, White 11%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 5% (552 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Charles Wright Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95340 is $406K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.