Enrollment
325
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wendell, ID
Wendell High School
Federal NCES profile for Wendell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160336000271
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wendell High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wendell · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wendell High School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wendell High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wendell, ID.
School address
District: Wendell District · Idaho
NCES ID 160336000271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wendell High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wendell High School
Wendell High School is a mid-sized high school in Wendell, Idaho, enrolling 325 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 325 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 775 Idaho schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 169 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (33%) (diversity index 46/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 163 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
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 Elementary School (429 students) and Wendell Middle School (350 students) alongside Wendell High 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 High School compares
Wendell High 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▲ 19% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Idaho - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 65.5%
White 33.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Wendell High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wendell District, which includes Wendell High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wendell Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wendell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high 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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wendell High School
How many students attend Wendell High School?
Wendell High School has 325 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wendell, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wendell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wendell High School is 15.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 1% 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 High School?
34.8% of students at Wendell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wendell High School?
The largest demographic group at Wendell High School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Wendell, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wendell High School?
Wendell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wendell High School rank among public schools in Wendell?
By Resource Investment Index, Wendell High School ranks #1 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 High School a good school?
Wendell High School earns 46/100 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 High School, Wendell District also operates Wendell Elementary School (429 students) and Wendell Middle School (350 students). See the Wendell District district page for the complete list.
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