LEW WALLACE ELEMENTARY

lewwallace.aps.edu

177 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lew Wallace Elementary School is a historic public school located in the heart of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Serving students within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district, the school is situated in a central downtown neighborhood, making it a focal point for families in the immediate area. The school is named after Lew Wallace, the 19th-century author of *Ben-Hur* and a former territorial governor of New Mexico, reflecting the school's long-standing roots and commitment to academic history in the community.

The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational education for students in the elementary grades. By leveraging its urban location, Lew Wallace aims to provide a diverse educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic programming, extracurricular opportunities, and its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student population within the APS framework.

177

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEW WALLACE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	134
Black	6
Two or More	8
American Indian	10

Hispanic
134 (75.7 %)
White
19 (10.7 %)
American Indian
10 (5.6 %)
Two or More
8 (4.5 %)
Black
6 (3.4 %)

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:	ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)848-9409
Website:	http://lewwallace.aps.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
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

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LEW WALLACE ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	30
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	28
Grade 3	26
Grade 4	32
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LEW WALLACE ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	87	49.2%
Male	90	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)