Enrollment
299
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Parker, AZ
Wallace Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Wallace Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040598001977
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wallace Jr High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Arizona schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wallace Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace Jr High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Parker, AZ.
School address
District: Parker Unified School District (4510) · Arizona
NCES ID 040598001977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.7%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wallace Jr High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wallace Jr High School
Wallace Jr High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Parker, Arizona, enrolling 299 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 299 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 193 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (28%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 94.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 49.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 213 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 299 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Parker Unified School District (4510) also operates Parker High School (478 students) and Blake Primary School (379 students) alongside Wallace Jr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wallace Jr High School compares
Wallace Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 26% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Arizona - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
94.3%
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
$11,883
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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
109
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 27.8%
White 13.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Wallace Jr High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parker Unified School District (4510), which includes Wallace Jr High School.
$11,883
Per student
-10%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 37.4%
Federal 49.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wallace Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blake Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallace Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~299 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wallace Jr High School
How many students attend Wallace Jr High School?
Wallace Jr High School has 299 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Parker, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallace Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallace Jr High School is 13.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 13% 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 Jr High School?
60.7% of students at Wallace Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wallace Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Wallace Jr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment, in Parker, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wallace Jr High School?
Wallace Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wallace Jr High School rank among public schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace Jr High School ranks #1 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.
Is Wallace Jr High School a good school?
Wallace Jr High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Parker Unified School District (4510)?
Besides Wallace Jr High School, Parker Unified School District (4510) also operates Parker High School (478 students), Blake Primary School (379 students), and Wallace Elementary School (323 students). See the Parker Unified School District (4510) district page for the complete list.
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