WENDELL DISTRICT

WENDELL, Idaho — 3 schools

1,121
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$10,265
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

WENDELL DISTRICT operates 3 public schools serving 1,121 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Idaho. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,104 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Gooding County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,265 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 13.4% local, 64.2% state, and 22.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $60,162 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 54/100, ranked #52 of 139 in Idaho against a state average of 48 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 313.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 60.3% Hispanic or Latino, 37.7% White, 0.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Wendell Elementary School accounts for 38.9% of all WENDELL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means WENDELL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

WENDELL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 314:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within WENDELL DISTRICT is typically wider than the WENDELL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

22.4%
Federal
64.2%
State
13.4%
Local

Funding Equity

54
Equity Score
52 / 139
State Rank
48
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Gooding County county, where this district is located.

$846
Studio/mo
$851
1 BR/mo
$1,026
2 BR/mo
$1,427
3 BR/mo
$1,721
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$60,162
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in WENDELL DISTRICT.

White 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%
Multiracial 0.7%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

313.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in WENDELL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Wendell Elementary School
429
Wendell Middle School
350
Wendell High School
325

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in WENDELL DISTRICT?

WENDELL DISTRICT has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,121 students.

How much does WENDELL DISTRICT spend per student?

WENDELL DISTRICT spends $10,265 per student. The district has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #52 in Idaho.

What is the average teacher salary in WENDELL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in WENDELL DISTRICT is $60,162 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near WENDELL DISTRICT?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Gooding County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of WENDELL DISTRICT?

WENDELL DISTRICT students are 60.3% Hispanic or Latino, 37.7% White, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for WENDELL DISTRICT?

WENDELL DISTRICT has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #52 out of 139 districts in Idaho. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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