Lew Wallace Elementary

Nurturing young minds at Lew Wallace Elementary in the Downtown Area neighborhood.

Lew Wallace Elementary School has just under 200 students in grades K-5.

Lew Wallace Elementary School is located in downtown Albuquerque.

Lew Wallace Elementary School with downtown Albuquerque in the background.

Lew Wallace Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

513 6th St NW, Albuquerque, NM

Downtown Albuquerque Neighborhood

Albuquerque Public Schools

196 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

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.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1

Math Proficiency
11%

Reading Proficiency
34%

C+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

34%

Math Proficiency

11%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 8:1 Teachers 18	Full Time Teachers 18
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

200:1

Student Diversity

Female 51.8%	Male 48.2%
Hispanic 75.2%	White 7.8%
Native American 7.1%	Black 5%
Two or more races 3.5%	Asian or Pacific Islander 1.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

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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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 8:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% 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 $381,778. 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.

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