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#1443 of 2,228 schools in WA
Wallace Elementary
Elementary School · Kelso School District · Kelso, WA
A Kelso School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1213 S 5th Ave, Kelso, WA 98626
- Math 28% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wallace Elementary score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Wallace Elementary 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kelso), 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
$70,058
Median home value
$339,800
Median rent
$1,169/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98626; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Rose Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Butler Acres ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 403 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kelso School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wallace Elementary is listed in Kelso School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wallace Elementary
Wallace Elementary is a public elementary school in Kelso, WA, part of Kelso School District, serving approximately 386 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,443 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wallace Elementary
What grades does Wallace Elementary serve?
Wallace Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wallace Elementary?
Wallace Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallace Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wallace Elementary rank in WA?
Wallace Elementary ranks #1,443 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Wallace Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wallace Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wallace Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wallace Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wallace Elementary a charter school?
No, Wallace Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wallace Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wallace Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wallace Elementary?
89.9% of students at Wallace Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cowlitz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.5%
- Phone
- (360) 501-1650
- Area population (ZIP 98626)
- 26,948
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 98626; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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