- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Anchorage, AK
Wendler Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wendler Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020018000119
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wendler Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alaska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alaska schools.
- #6 of 9
- middle schools in Anchorage · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wendler Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wendler Middle School ranks #6 of 9 middle schools in Anchorage, AK.
School address
District: Anchorage School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020018000119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Wendler Middle School shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 020018000119 · Anchorage, AK Middle · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 23.2:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,702 students)
Wendler Middle School shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Wendler Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High Scho
West High School
1,702 students
- Bettye Davis E
Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School
1,636 students
- Service High S
Service High School
1,518 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
1,431 students
- Dimond High Sc
Dimond High School
1,373 students
- This school 602
Wendler Middle School
602 students
What this shows Wendler Middle School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wendler Middle School compares
Wendler Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 53% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▼ 2% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 94% in Alaska - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Two or More 21.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.3%
White 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Asian 13.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.6%
African American 5.0%
Largest group: Two or More at 21.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 83.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 83.9, Wendler Middle School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anchorage School District reports $16,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wendler Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Service High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dimond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wendler Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Anchorage
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Romig Middle School
Standard public school
1,138 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Standard public school
830 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Hanshew Middle School
Standard public school
822 students 30.4:1 students per teacher
Mears Middle School
Standard public school
733 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Clark Middle School
Standard public school
713 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Goldenview Middle School
Standard public school
626 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wendler Middle School
How many students attend Wendler Middle School?
Wendler Middle School has 602 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Anchorage, AK. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wendler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wendler Middle School is 23.2:1, which is 53% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wendler Middle School?
60.0% of students at Wendler Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wendler Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wendler Middle School is Two or More at 21.1% of enrollment, in Anchorage, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 83.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wendler Middle School?
Wendler Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wendler Middle School rank among middle schools in Anchorage?
By Resource Investment Index, Wendler Middle School ranks #6 of 9 middle schools in Anchorage, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Anchorage on the city page.
What other schools are in Anchorage School District?
Besides Wendler Middle School, Anchorage School District also operates West High School (1,702 students), Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School (1,636 students), and Service High School (1,518 students). See the Anchorage School District district page for the complete list.