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Wallace Elementary School

Grades 03–05 · Elementary · Parker, AZ · NCES 040598000495

At a glance

Reported students

323

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

18

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

03–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Arizona elementary enrollment

29th percentile

Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

311

Wallace Elementary School: 323 reported students.

State peer staffing position

65th percentile

17.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
341
Teachers (FTE)
22
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1

What the reported data says about Wallace Elementary School

Wallace Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Parker. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Parker Unified School District (4510). NCES reports 323 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, close to the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (48.9%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (26.6%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 28.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Wallace Elementary School

  1. 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
2.6%
Students with disabilities
28.2%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0.25
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White15.5%
  • Hispanic48.9%
  • Black0.6%
  • Asian1.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native26.6%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial6.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Wallace Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Wallace Jr High School

Middle · Parker Unified School District (4510)

06–08299under 0.1 mi
WAVE - Parker High School

High · Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123)

09–1210.1 mi
Parker High School

High · Parker Unified School District (4510)

09–124780.1 mi
Parker Alternative School

High · Parker Unified School District (4510)

09–12370.5 mi
Blake Primary School

Elementary · Parker Unified School District (4510)

PK–023790.7 mi
Monument Peak

Elementary · Needles Unified

KG–08705.7 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Wallace Elementary School

What grades does Wallace Elementary School serve?

Wallace Elementary School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Parker Unified School District (4510).

How many students attend Wallace Elementary School?

Wallace Elementary School reported 323 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 341 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Wallace Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 323 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Wallace Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Wallace Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Parker Unified School District (4510) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Wallace Elementary School in?

Wallace Elementary School is part of Parker Unified School District (4510), based in Parker, AZ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Wallace Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wallace Jr High School (under 0.1 mi), WAVE - Parker High School (0.1 mi), Parker High School (0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.