Wallace Lake K-8 serves 1,012 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,012 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,012 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Wallace Lake K-8 is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
85%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wallace Lake K-8?
1,012 students attend Wallace Lake K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Wallace Lake K-8 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallace Lake K-8?
Wallace Lake K-8 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wallace Lake K-8 offer ?
Wallace Lake K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wallace Lake K-8 part of?
Wallace Lake K-8 is part of Santa Rosa School District.
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