Wallace Elementary School serves 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- 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 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wallace Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
11%
14%
White
53%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
439 students attend Wallace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Wallace Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallace Elementary School?
Wallace Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wallace Elementary School part of?
Wallace Elementary School is part of West York Area School District.
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