Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wallace Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Wallace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Wallace Elementary School's student population of 586 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
Wallace Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wallace Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3770 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
5%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
35%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Wallace Elementary School is ranked #3770 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wallace Elementary School often compared to?
Wallace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Highlands Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wallace Elementary School?
586 students attend Wallace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Wallace Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wallace Elementary School?
Wallace Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wallace Elementary School offer ?
Wallace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wallace Elementary School part of?
Wallace Elementary School is part of Richardson Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Wallace Elementary School located?
Wallace Elementary School is located in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Lake Highlands.
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