Enrollment
350
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+2% 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
What stands out at Wendell Middle School
Wendell Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wendell, Idaho, enrolling 350 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 47.2% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 350 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 101 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #78, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (40%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
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 High School (325 students) alongside Wendell Middle 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 Middle School compares
Wendell Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,009
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
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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wendell District, which includes Wendell Middle 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 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
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary 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 (~350 students)
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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 an elementary school in Wendell, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wendell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wendell Middle School is 17.5:1, 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, 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. See all public schools in Wendell on the city page.
Is Wendell Middle School a good school?
Wendell Middle School earns 30/100 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 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.
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