Wallace Elementary

www.duplinschools.net/wale

1,147 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Wallace Elementary School, located in Wallace, North Carolina, is a key academic institution within the Duplin County School system. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their foundational years. By prioritizing core curriculum standards and student development, Wallace Elementary strives to prepare its pupils for future educational success while emphasizing the importance of character and community involvement.

The school is committed to maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Wallace area to enhance the student experience. Through a variety of resources and academic initiatives provided by the district, Wallace Elementary focuses on closing achievement gaps and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The school serves as a central hub for childhood education in the region, focusing on equipping students with the essential skills and foundational knowledge needed to thrive as they transition to middle school and beyond.

1,147

Total Students

71.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wallace Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	586
Black	289
Asian	1
Two or More	33
American Indian	16

Hispanic
586 (51.1 %)
Black
289 (25.2 %)
White
222 (19.4 %)
Two or More
33 (2.9 %)
American Indian
16 (1.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Duplin County Schools
Phone:	(910)285-7183
Website:	http://www.duplinschools.net/wale
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,117
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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 119

Grade 6 125

Grade 7 136

Grade 8 135