Wallace Elementary School serves 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wallace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wallace Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wallace Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
23%
14%
Black
9%
14%
White
54%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Wallace Elementary School often compared to?
Wallace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conewago Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Wallace Elementary School?
393 students attend Wallace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wallace Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallace Elementary School?
Wallace Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wallace Elementary School offer ?
Wallace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wallace Elementary School part of?
Wallace Elementary School is part of West York Area School District.
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