- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wendell, ID
Wendell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wendell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160336000571
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wendell Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wendell · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wendell Middle School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wendell Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wendell, ID.
School address
District: Wendell District · Idaho
NCES ID 160336000571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Wendell Middle School held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 160336000571 · Wendell, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 17.5:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Wendell Elementary School (429 students)
Wendell Middle School held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Wendell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wendell Elemen
Wendell Elementary School
429 students
- This school
Wendell Middle School
350 students
- Wendell High S
Wendell High School
325 students
What this shows Wendell Middle School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wendell Middle School compares
Wendell Middle 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▲ 61% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 58% in Idaho - lower ratio than 42% 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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
White 40.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Wendell Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wendell High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wendell Middle 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 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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wendell Middle School
How many students attend Wendell Middle School?
Wendell Middle School has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wendell, ID. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wendell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wendell Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wendell Middle School?
47.2% of students at Wendell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wendell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wendell Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Wendell, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wendell Middle School?
Wendell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Wendell?
By Resource Investment Index, Wendell Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Wendell District also operates Wendell Elementary School (429 students) and Wendell High School (325 students). See the Wendell District district page for the complete list.