- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Wendell Elementary School shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 160336000570 · Wendell, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 17.9:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Wendell Middle School (350 students)
Wendell Elementary School shrank from 458 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Wendell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wendell Elementary School
429 students
- Wendell Middle
Wendell Middle School
350 students
- Wendell High S
Wendell High School
325 students
What this shows Wendell Elementary School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wendell Elementary School compares
Wendell Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,654
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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.
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
District finance for Wendell District reports $9,654 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide other 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 (~429 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.