Wallace Elementary School

www.parkerusd.org

313 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Wallace Elementary School, located at 1201 16th Street in Parker, Arizona, is a key educational institution within the Parker Unified School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. As part of a smaller district, the school typically emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, focusing on foundational learning and preparing students for their transition to middle school.

The school operates under the mission of the Parker Unified School District to provide high-quality education and student-centered resources. Parents and community members can stay informed about academic calendars, school policies, and district initiatives by visiting their official website at [http://www.parkerusd.org](http://www.parkerusd.org). By focusing on core curriculum standards and student engagement, Wallace Elementary aims to equip its young learners with the essential skills necessary for long-term academic success.

313

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wallace Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	160
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	19
American Indian	84

Hispanic
160 (51.1 %)
American Indian
84 (26.8 %)
White
45 (14.4 %)
Two or More
19 (6.1 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Parker Unified School District (4510)
Phone:	(928)669-2141
Website:	http://www.parkerusd.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 97