- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parker, AZ
Wallace Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wallace Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040598000495
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wallace Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wallace Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Parker, AZ.
School address
District: Parker Unified School District (4510) · Arizona
NCES ID 040598000495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Wallace Elementary School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 040598000495 · Parker, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 16.1:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Parker High School (478 students)
Wallace Elementary School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Wallace Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
478 students
- Blake Primary
Blake Primary School
379 students
- This school
Wallace Elementary School
323 students
- Wallace Jr Hig
Wallace Jr High School
299 students
- Le Pera Elemen 191
Le Pera Elementary School
191 students
- Parker Alterna 37
Parker Alternative School
37 students
What this shows Wallace Elementary School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wallace Elementary School compares
Wallace Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Arizona - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,358
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 26.6%
White 15.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Wallace Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parker Unified School District (4510) reports $13,358 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wallace Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blake Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wallace Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Le Pera Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parker Alternative School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Wallace Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wallace Elementary School
How many students attend Wallace Elementary School?
Wallace Elementary School has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parker, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallace Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wallace Elementary School?
62.9% of students at Wallace Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wallace Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wallace Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Parker, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wallace Elementary School?
Wallace Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wallace Elementary School rank among public schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Parker, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Parker on the city page.
What other schools are in Parker Unified School District (4510)?
Besides Wallace Elementary School, Parker Unified School District (4510) also operates Parker High School (478 students), Blake Primary School (379 students), and Wallace Jr High School (299 students). See the Parker Unified School District (4510) district page for the complete list.