WALLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wallace Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kokomo School Corporation school district, located in Kokomo, IN with about 355 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Wallace Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wallace Elementary School, located at 2326 W Jefferson St in Kokomo, Indiana, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Kokomo School Corporation. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the early stages of their education, typically encompassing grades K-5. The school is situated in a residential area of Kokomo, aiming to serve as a central hub for neighborhood families and fostering a supportive environment for young learners.

Academically, Wallace Elementary emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular opportunities to encourage student growth. The school is committed to creating an inclusive classroom atmosphere that prepares students for their eventual transition to middle school. Through its faculty and staff, the school works to balance traditional instruction with modern educational practices to meet the diverse needs of its student body within the Kokomo community.

For more information, contact Wallace Elementary School at (765) 455-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2326 W Jefferson St
Kokomo, IN 46901-4120
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WALLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kokomo, IN with about 355 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
355
Teachers:
22
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 355 students

White
67.3%
Two or more races
14.4%
Hispanic/Latino
9.3%
Black or African American
8.2%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
68.7%
Male
31.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.