Wallace Elementary School

www.hoboken.k12.nj.us/schools/wallace_elementary_school

516 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wallace Elementary School, located at 1100 Willow Avenue in Hoboken, New Jersey, is a prominent public school serving students in the Hoboken Public School District. Situated in a historic and vibrant urban neighborhood, the school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive education that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It serves as a central hub for the local community, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages parent involvement and student engagement across diverse backgrounds.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and its focus on preparing students for future success through a variety of extracurricular activities, specialized programs, and technology-integrated instruction. Beyond the classroom, Wallace Elementary emphasizes community spirit and character building, striving to create a nurturing atmosphere where young learners can thrive academically and personally. Its prime location in Hoboken allows students to benefit from the resources and cultural richness of the city, making it a key pillar of the district’s educational landscape.

516

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wallace Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	140
Black	25
Asian	44
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
280 (54.3 %)
Hispanic
140 (27.1 %)
Asian
44 (8.5 %)
Black
25 (4.8 %)
Two or More
22 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Hoboken Public School District
Phone:	(201)356-3651
Website:	http://www.hoboken.k12.nj.us/schools/wallace_elementary_school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
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 26

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 60

Ungraded 4