- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Wallace Jr High School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 040598001977 · Parker, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 13.6:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Parker High School (478 students)
Wallace Jr High School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Wallace Jr High 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
- Wallace Elemen
Wallace Elementary School
323 students
- This school
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 Jr High School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wallace Jr High School compares
Wallace Jr High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~299 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.