WALLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WALLACE PUBLIC SCH DIST 65 R
151 N WALLACE RD
WALLACE, NE 69169
100 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Wallace Elementary School, located at 151 N Wallace Rd in Wallace, Nebraska, serves as a central educational hub for the local community in Perkins County. As a small-town institution, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Wallace area, typically fostering a close-knit learning environment where students receive individualized attention from staff and faculty. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while emphasizing the values and community spirit characteristic of rural Nebraska life.

Operated under the Wallace Public School district, the elementary school is known for its commitment to student development in a safe, supportive setting. Because of its size, the school often benefits from a lower student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for collaborative projects and active participation in school-wide activities. By prioritizing core curriculum standards and community involvement, Wallace Elementary strives to prepare its young students for their future academic transitions while maintaining the unique identity of their small-town setting.
100
Total Students
11.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    80 (80.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (15.0 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (4.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.0 %)
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: WALLACE PUBLIC SCH DIST 65 R
Phone: (308)387-4323
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 19
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 10
Gender Ratio