- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kokomo, IN
Wallace Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wallace Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180537000960
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wallace Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Kokomo · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wallace Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Kokomo, IN.
School address
District: Kokomo School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180537000960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Wallace Elementary School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 180537000960 · Kokomo, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 18:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Kokomo High School (1,393 students)
Wallace Elementary School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Wallace Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kokomo High Sc
Kokomo High School
1,393 students
- Lafayette Park 527
Lafayette Park Elementary School
527 students
- Central Middle 451
Central Middle School
451 students
- Maple Crest Mi 435
Maple Crest Middle School
435 students
- This school 360
Wallace Elementary School
360 students
- Boulevard Elem 340
Boulevard Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Wallace Elementary School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wallace Elementary School compares
Wallace Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Indiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,699
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Two or More 21.7%
African American 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Wallace Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Kokomo School Corporation reports $12,699 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Park Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Crest Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boulevard Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
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
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Kokomo
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wallace Elementary School
How many students attend Wallace Elementary School?
Wallace Elementary School has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kokomo, IN. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallace Elementary School is 18:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wallace Elementary School?
43.7% of students at Wallace Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wallace Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wallace Elementary School is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Kokomo, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wallace Elementary School?
Wallace Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 elementary schools in Kokomo?
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Kokomo, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kokomo on the city page.
What other schools are in Kokomo School Corporation?
Besides Wallace Elementary School, Kokomo School Corporation also operates Kokomo High School (1,393 students), Lafayette Park Elementary School (527 students), and Central Middle School (451 students). See the Kokomo School Corporation district page for the complete list.