- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wendell, NC
Wendell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wendell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370472001904
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wendell Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Wendell · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wendell Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wendell Elementary ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Wendell, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472001904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Wendell Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 370472001904 · Wendell, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 12.4:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Wendell Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wendell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 458
Wendell Elementary
458 students
What this shows Wendell Elementary reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wendell Elementary compares
Wendell Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▼ 14% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,691
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.8%
African American 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 33.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Wendell Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wendell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wendell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Wendell
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wendell Elementary
How many students attend Wendell Elementary?
Wendell Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wendell, NC. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wendell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wendell Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 22% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wendell Elementary?
56.5% of students at Wendell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wendell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wendell Elementary is White at 33.8% of enrollment, in Wendell, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wendell Elementary?
Wendell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wendell Elementary rank among public schools in Wendell?
By Resource Investment Index, Wendell Elementary ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Wendell, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wendell on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Wendell Elementary, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.