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#1799 of 2,846 schools in PA
Based on limited data
Wallace EL Sch
Elementary School · West York Area Sd · York, PA
A West York Area Sd elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
2065 High St, York, PA 17408
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 35 schools in York.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wallace EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,417/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,044
Median home value
$240,000
Median rent
$1,539/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17408; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Christian School of YorkPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Weigelstown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Edgar Fahs Smith Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 404 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West York Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,750NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wallace EL Sch is listed in West York Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wallace EL Sch
Wallace EL Sch is a public elementary school in York, PA, part of West York Area Sd, serving approximately 439 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,799 of 2,846 schools in PA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wallace EL Sch
What grades does Wallace EL Sch serve?
Wallace EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Wallace EL Sch?
Wallace EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallace EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallace EL Sch is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wallace EL Sch rank in PA?
Wallace EL Sch ranks #1,799 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Wallace EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Wallace EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Wallace EL Sch a charter school?
No, Wallace EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wallace EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Wallace EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wallace EL Sch?
62.4% of students at Wallace EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (717) 764-6869
- Area population (ZIP 17408)
- 24,670
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17408; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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