Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Richardson ISD

Wallace Elementary

9921 Kirkhaven Dr, Dallas, TX 75238 · (469) 593-2600

C
74 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 5 points from 2025Still a C, with a lower score than 2025 (79).
652students
14.8students per teacher
95.7%attendance
25thof 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools
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ACACBACRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Wallace Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 74

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 76

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 68

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Wallace Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Richardson ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level68%
Meets grade level47%
Richardson ISD elementary schools: 50.6%
Masters grade level24%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

652students in 2024–25Up 10% from 594 the year before
14.8students per teacher44 full-time teachers
21average class sizeRichardson ISD elementary schools: 22.2
5.6 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,208average teacher base pay
55.8%from low-income familiesRichardson ISD elementary schools: 56.1%
45.6%English learners
5.8%in gifted & talented
9.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 43.1%White 28.8%African American 14.6%Asian 11.7%Two or More Races 1.8%

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Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

ALake Highlands ElementaryRichardson ISD · 92 · 0.5 mi CNorthlake ElementaryRichardson ISD · 73 · 0.7 mi AWhite Rock ElementaryRichardson ISD · 93 · 1.2 mi CPersonalized Learning Academy at Highland MeadowsDallas ISD · 75 · 1.5 mi BMerriman Park ElementaryRichardson ISD · 87 · 1.9 mi AHarmony Science Academy - DallasHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 93 · 1.9 mi PSt. Patrick Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.4 mi PCalvary Lutheran SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 0.6 mi PSt. James Episcopal School of DallasPrivate · PK–K · 1.0 mi
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Questions about Wallace Elementary

What is Wallace Elementary’s TEA rating?

Wallace Elementary earned a C (74 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (79) in 2025.

What grades does Wallace Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Richardson ISD, at 9921 Kirkhaven Dr in Dallas.

How many students go to Wallace Elementary?

652 students in 2024–25, up 10% from 594 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Wallace Elementary compare with other Richardson ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 25th of 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 27% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Wallace Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Richardson ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.