Enrollment
429
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wendell, ID
Wendell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wendell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160336000570
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wendell Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wendell · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wendell Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wendell Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wendell, ID.
School address
District: Wendell District · Idaho
NCES ID 160336000570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.6%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+110% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wendell Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wendell Elementary School
Wendell Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wendell, Idaho, enrolling 429 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 61.6% of students qualify for free meals, 110% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 429 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 36 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (40%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 429 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Wendell District spends $9,009 per pupil, 25% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wendell District also operates Wendell Middle School (350 students) and Wendell High School (325 students) alongside Wendell Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wendell Elementary School compares
Wendell Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 110% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 110% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Idaho - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,009
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.8%
White 39.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Wendell Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wendell District, which includes Wendell Elementary School.
$9,009
Per student
-25%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 64.2%
Federal 22.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wendell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wendell High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wendell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~429 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wendell Elementary School
How many students attend Wendell Elementary School?
Wendell Elementary School has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wendell, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wendell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wendell Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wendell Elementary School?
61.6% of students at Wendell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wendell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wendell Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.8% of enrollment, in Wendell, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wendell Elementary School?
Wendell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wendell Elementary School rank among public schools in Wendell?
By Resource Investment Index, Wendell Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wendell, ID. 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.
Is Wendell Elementary School a good school?
Wendell Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wendell District?
Besides Wendell Elementary School, Wendell District also operates Wendell Middle School (350 students) and Wendell High School (325 students). See the Wendell District district page for the complete list.
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