At a glance
Reported students
420
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
210
Wallace Elem School: 420 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 361
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Wallace Elem School
Wallace Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Ottawa. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Wallace CCSD 195. NCES reports 420 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, above the Illinois median of 13.1:1 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 White (82.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.3%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wallace Elem School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.4%
- Hispanic13.3%
- Black1.7%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Wallace CCSD 195
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Wallace Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elem School Elementary · Ottawa ESD 141 | PK–04 | 304 | 4.3 mi |
| Lincoln Elem School Elementary · Ottawa ESD 141 | PK–04 | 387 | 4.8 mi |
| McKinley Elem School Elementary · Ottawa ESD 141 | PK–04 | 364 | 6.4 mi |
| Rutland Elem School Elementary · Rutland CCSD 230 | PK–08 | 70 | 6.8 mi |
| Harding Grade School Elementary · Serena CUSD 2 | PK–04 | 130 | 7.3 mi |
| Waltham Elementary School Elementary · Waltham CCSD 185 | PK–08 | 246 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wallace Elem School
What grades does Wallace Elem School serve?
Wallace Elem School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wallace CCSD 195.
How many students attend Wallace Elem School?
Wallace Elem School reported 420 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 361 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wallace Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 420 students and 28.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wallace Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wallace Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wallace CCSD 195 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wallace Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wallace Elem School in?
Wallace Elem School is part of Wallace CCSD 195, based in Ottawa, IL, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wallace Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jefferson Elem School (4.3 mi), Lincoln Elem School (4.8 mi), McKinley Elem School (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.