Serving 1,120 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wallace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wallace Elementary serves the southern part of Wallace, NC, covering an area of approximately 83.1 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 13.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wallace Elementary School's student population of 1,120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Greatness Grows!
School Rankings
Wallace Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wallace Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2394 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)22%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
51%
22%
Black
26%
24%
White
19%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wallace Elementary School's ranking?
Wallace Elementary School is ranked #2394 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Wallace Elementary School often compared to?
Wallace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rose Hill-magnolia Elementary School, Penderlea Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Wallace Elementary School?
1,120 students attend Wallace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wallace Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wallace Elementary School offer ?
Wallace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wallace Elementary School part of?
Wallace Elementary School is part of Duplin County Schools.
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