Enrollment
131
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 160348000530
Wilder High School — Wilder, ID
Federal NCES profile for Wilder High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 19
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
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: Wilder 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)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+241% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilder High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wilder High School reports 131 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 241% above the Idaho average and 93% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wilder District spends $13,177 per pupil district-wide, above the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.1% from local sources (property taxes), 56.0% from the state, and 28.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Wilder High 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 241% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 20% | — | — |
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
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 241% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Idaho — lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,177
per pupil, district-wide
— above Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 131 Top 20% in Idaho — larger than 80% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 20.3:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +241% vs state
NCES ID 160348000530
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.9%
White 21.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilder District, which includes Wilder High School.
$13,177
Per student
+2%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.1%
State 56.0%
Federal 28.9%
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
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Wilder High School
How many students attend Wilder High School?
Wilder High School has 131 students enrolled. It is a high school in WILDER, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilder High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilder High School is 20.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilder High School?
100.0% of students at Wilder High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilder High School?
The largest demographic group at Wilder High School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.9%. The school serves a student body in WILDER, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilder High School?
Wilder High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.