Wes-Del Community Schools

Gaston, Indiana — 3 schools

861
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,474
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Wes-Del Community Schools operates 3 public schools serving 861 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 875 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Delaware County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,474 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 22.8% local, 60.5% state, and 16.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $61,394 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 69/100, ranked #53 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 217.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 21.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.5% White, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School accounts for 49.7% of all Wes-Del Community Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Wes-Del Community Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Wes-Del Community Schools school enrollment varies 33× across entities

Wes-Del Community Schools school enrollment ranges from 13 students (lowest) to 435 students (highest), a spread of 422 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Wes-Del Community Schools student-counselor ratio is 218:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Wes-Del Community Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 21.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Wes-Del Community Schools is typically wider than the Wes-Del Community Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.7%
Federal
60.5%
State
22.8%
Local

Funding Equity

69
Equity Score
53 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Delaware County county, where this district is located.

$803
Studio/mo
$845
1 BR/mo
$1,043
2 BR/mo
$1,349
3 BR/mo
$1,685
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$61,394
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Wes-Del Community Schools.

White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Multiracial 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
217.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Wes-Del Community Schools

School Enrollment
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School
435
Wes-Del Elementary School
427
Wes-Del Preschool
13

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Wes-Del Community Schools?

Wes-Del Community Schools has 3 schools, including 2 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 861 students.

How much does Wes-Del Community Schools spend per student?

Wes-Del Community Schools spends $14,474 per student. The district has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #53 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in Wes-Del Community Schools?

The average teacher salary in Wes-Del Community Schools is $61,394 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Wes-Del Community Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Delaware County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Wes-Del Community Schools?

Wes-Del Community Schools students are 93.5% White, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Wes-Del Community Schools?

Wes-Del Community Schools has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #53 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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