- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gaston, IN
Wes-Del Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wes-Del Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180450000758
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wes-Del Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gaston · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wes-Del Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wes-Del Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gaston, IN.
School address
District: Wes-Del Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180450000758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Wes-Del Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 180450000758 · Gaston, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 14.7:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School (435 students)
Wes-Del Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Wes-Del Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wes-Del Middle
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School
435 students
- This school
Wes-Del Elementary School
427 students
- Wes-Del Presch 13
Wes-Del Preschool
13 students
What this shows Wes-Del Elementary School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wes-Del Elementary School compares
Wes-Del Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Indiana - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,885
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Wes-Del Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wes-Del Community Schools reports $11,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wes-Del Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wes-Del Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wes-Del Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wes-Del Elementary School
How many students attend Wes-Del Elementary School?
Wes-Del Elementary School has 427 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gaston, IN. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wes-Del Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wes-Del Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wes-Del Elementary School?
53.6% of students at Wes-Del Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wes-Del Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wes-Del Elementary School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Gaston, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wes-Del Elementary School?
Wes-Del Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wes-Del Elementary School rank among public schools in Gaston?
By Resource Investment Index, Wes-Del Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gaston, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wes-Del Community Schools?
Besides Wes-Del Elementary School, Wes-Del Community Schools also operates Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School (435 students) and Wes-Del Preschool (13 students). See the Wes-Del Community Schools district page for the complete list.