- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 180450000761 · Gaston, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 13.2:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Wes-Del Elementary School (427 students)
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School
435 students
- Wes-Del Elemen
Wes-Del Elementary School
427 students
- Wes-Del Presch 13
Wes-Del Preschool
13 students
What this shows Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School compares
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~435 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.