Enrollment
350
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 160336000571
Wendell Middle School — Wendell, ID
Federal NCES profile for Wendell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wendell District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wendell Middle School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wendell Middle School reports 350 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 47.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 61% above the Idaho average and 9% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 350 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wendell District spends $10,265 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.4% from local sources (property taxes), 64.2% from the state, and 22.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wendell Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▲ 61% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 53% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 61% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 46% in Idaho — lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,265
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 350 Top 53% in Idaho — larger than 47% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 17.1:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 47.2% +61% vs state
NCES ID 160336000571
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 350:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 19
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wendell District, which includes Wendell Middle School.
$10,265
Per student
-21%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Wendell Middle School
How many students attend Wendell Middle School?
Wendell Middle School has 350 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in WENDELL, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wendell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wendell Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in WENDELL, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wendell Middle School?
Wendell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.