WENDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WENDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WENDELL DISTRICT school district, located in WENDELL, ID with about 484 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, WENDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

WENDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the small, rural community of Wendell, Idaho. Serving students in the Wendell School District, the school functions as a central hub for the town’s educational efforts, focusing on foundational learning for children in the early stages of their academic careers. The campus is situated on North Boise Street, placing it in the heart of a close-knit agricultural region where the school plays a vital role in supporting the local community’s families.

Academically, the school emphasizes basic literacy, numeracy, and social development, striving to prepare students for the transition to middle and high school within the district. As part of a smaller school system, Wendell Elementary often benefits from a tight-knit environment where staff and educators work to maintain consistent communication with parents. Like many schools in rural Idaho, it balances the challenges of limited resources with a commitment to fostering a supportive atmosphere for a diverse student body, often reflecting the unique cultural and socioeconomic makeup of the Wendell area.

For more information, contact WENDELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 536-6611 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.