Wallace Elementary School serves 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
3%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
14%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
7%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
70%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
35%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wallace Elementary School?
368 students attend Wallace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Wallace Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, and 13% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wallace Elementary School?
Wallace Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wallace Elementary School offer ?
Wallace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wallace Elementary School part of?
Wallace Elementary School is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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