Enrollment
435
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gaston, IN
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180450000761
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gaston · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gaston, IN.
School address
District: Wes-Del Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180450000761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gaston, Indiana, enrolling 435 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.5% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 435 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.
Against 559 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #171.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Gaston's public schools, it stands alongside Wes-Del Preschool (13 students): Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 13:1).
Wes-Del Community Schools also operates Wes-Del Elementary School (427 students) and Wes-Del Preschool (13 students) alongside Wes-Del Middle/Senior High 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 Middle/Senior High School compares
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Indiana - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 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 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wes-Del Community Schools, which includes Wes-Del Middle/Senior High 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 Middle/Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wes-Del Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wes-Del Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Gaston
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~435 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School
How many students attend Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School?
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gaston, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School is 13.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% 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 Middle/Senior High School?
46.5% of students at Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Gaston, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School?
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School rank among public schools in Gaston?
By Resource Investment Index, Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School ranks #2 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 Middle/Senior High School a good school?
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of 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 Middle/Senior High School, Wes-Del Community Schools also operates Wes-Del Elementary School (427 students) and Wes-Del Preschool (13 students). See the Wes-Del Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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