Lucia Wallace Elementary School

www.algona.k12.ia.us

226 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

Lucia Wallace Elementary School is a public primary school located in Algona, Iowa, and serves as part of the Algona Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of young students by emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional well-being. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while encouraging curiosity and a lifelong love of learning within the local community.

The school is well-integrated into the Algona area, maintaining a strong connection between staff, students, and families to ensure a collaborative educational experience. By utilizing resources provided through the Algona Community School District, Lucia Wallace Elementary offers various support services and extracurricular opportunities aimed at helping each child reach their full potential. Interested families can find further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official website at http://www.algona.k12.ia.us.

226

Total Students

15.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lucia Wallace Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	25
Black	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
196 (86.7%)
Hispanic
25 (11.1%)
Two or More
2 (0.9%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Algona Comm School District
Phone:	(515)295-7296
Website:	http://www.algona.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 112