- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 160336000271
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wendell · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Wendell High School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 160336000271 · Wendell, ID High · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 15.5:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Wendell Elementary School (429 students)
Wendell High School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Wendell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wendell Elemen
Wendell Elementary School
429 students
- Wendell Middle
Wendell Middle School
350 students
- This school
Wendell High School
325 students
What this shows Wendell High School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wendell High School compares
Wendell High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,654
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
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.
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
District finance for Wendell District reports $9,654 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high 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 (~325 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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 59/100 (higher 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 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.
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.