Come experience the school which inspires students to meet the challenges of life with vision, clarity, and purpose. Lew Wallace Elementary School is conveniently located in Downtown Albuquerque and has been serving children since 1934. There are currently nearly 200 students enrolled from kindergarten through fifth grade.
This public school provides a nurturing community and challenging academics. It has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1, and this helps teachers meet students' needs by allowing for one-on-one time and individualized lesson plans. The school also fosters strong ties between itself, families, and the larger community by making food bags for the hungry and providing clothes and shoes to those in need.
Lew Wallace Elementary offers a full-service library which was opened in 2004. Children have access to electronic books as well as physical copies. The library also provides passwords to databases like the Encyclopedia Britannica, Culturegrams, ImageQuest, and Brainfuse for research purposes. If a child is injured or feels unwell, they can visit the Health Office where the school nurse will evaluate and take the needed action for them.
If you’re looking for an institution which cares for more than your child’s mind, has close ties to the community, and is constantly improving itself, Lew Wallace Elementary School is waiting for you.
Lew Wallace Elementary
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
513 6th St NW,
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Niche Grade
C+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
13.8%
State Average
25%
Science
36.4%
State Average
38%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
200:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Hispanic
75.7%
White
10.7%
Native American
5.6%
Two or more races
4.5%
Black
3.4%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/20/2026
I'm so happy with Lew Wallace. My first grader is excited to go to school every morning at a small safe school where everyone there knows her. The teachers are award winning and committed.
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Average Home Value
$378,472
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
65%
Average Household Income
$79,693
% of College Grads
48.6%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,415 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
87.2%
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Parks in this Area
Tiguex Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Soldiers and Sailors Park
- Picnic Area
Old Town Plaza
Roosevelt Park
Santa Barbara Martineztown Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
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Coronado Dog Park
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Tingley Field
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Eddie Garcia Park
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- Playground
Triangle Dog Park
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Lew Wallace Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Albuquerque, NM and is served by the Albuquerque Public Schools in New Mexico. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 196 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Lew Wallace Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $378,472. Discover additional schools in the area, like Foothill High School, Albuquerque High School, School on Wheels, and more. Learn more about what Albuquerque has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lew Wallace Elementary.