WALLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Wallace El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West York Area SD school district, located in York, PA with about 441 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st 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 21 teachers, Wallace El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 is a public school located at 2065 High St in York, Pennsylvania, serving students within the York Suburban School District. As a primary education facility, the school is dedicated to fostering a foundational learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social development. It typically serves students in the early elementary grades, focusing on core curriculum standards while providing various support services to help young learners build essential literacy and numeracy skills.
The school is situated in a residential area of York and operates as a central hub for the local community. It is known for maintaining a supportive climate, often encouraging parental involvement and community engagement to enhance the student experience. With a commitment to preparing students for their future educational transitions, Wallace Elementary focuses on cultivating a positive school culture, promoting character development, and ensuring that children receive a well-rounded start to their academic careers.
For more information, contact Wallace El Sch at (717) 764-6869 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
York, PA 17408-1547
(717) 764-6869
WALLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in York, PA with about 441 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West York Area SD
- Total Students:
- 441
- Teachers:
- 21.32
- 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 eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 441 students
- White
- 65.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.6%
- Black or African American
- 8.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.6%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.