- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kelso, WA
Wallace Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wallace Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530000300596
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wallace Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Kelso · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wallace Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Kelso, WA.
School address
District: Kelso School District · Washington
NCES ID 530000300596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Wallace Elementary grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 530000300596 · Kelso, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 14.5:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelso High School (1,390 students)
Wallace Elementary grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Wallace Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelso High Sch
Kelso High School
1,390 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary
854 students
- Huntington Mid
Huntington Middle School
559 students
- Coweeman Middl 501
Coweeman Middle School
501 students
- Butler Acres E 426
Butler Acres Elementary
426 students
- This school 333
Wallace Elementary
333 students
What this shows Wallace Elementary reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wallace Elementary compares
Wallace Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 89% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Washington - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Wallace Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kelso School District reports $16,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wallace Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coweeman Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler Acres Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wallace Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Kelso
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lexington Elementary
Standard public school
854 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Butler Acres Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Barnes Elementary
Standard public school
343 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Rose Valley Elementary
Standard public school
186 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Carrolls Elementary
Standard public school
107 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wallace Elementary
How many students attend Wallace Elementary?
Wallace Elementary has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kelso, WA. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallace Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% lower 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?
85.1% of students at Wallace Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wallace Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wallace Elementary is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Kelso, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wallace Elementary?
Wallace Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wallace Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kelso?
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Kelso, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kelso on the city page.
What other schools are in Kelso School District?
Besides Wallace Elementary, Kelso School District also operates Kelso High School (1,390 students), Lexington Elementary (854 students), and Huntington Middle School (559 students). See the Kelso School District district page for the complete list.