Enrollment
427
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wes-Del Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wes-Del Elementary School
Wes-Del Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Gaston, Indiana, enrolling 427 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 427 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 524 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #44, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wes-Del Community Schools also operates Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School (435 students) and Wes-Del Preschool (13 students) alongside Wes-Del Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wes-Del Elementary School compares
Wes-Del Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,586
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wes-Del Community Schools, which includes Wes-Del Elementary School.
$12,586
Per student
+4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 60.5%
Federal 16.7%
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.
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
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~427 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Gaston on the city page.
Is Wes-Del Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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