- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gaston, IN
Wes-Del Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Wes-Del Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180450002607
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wes-Del Preschool earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gaston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wes-Del Preschool has class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wes-Del Preschool ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gaston, IN.
School address
District: Wes-Del Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180450002607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Wes-Del Preschool grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (+53.8%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 1.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 180450002607 · Gaston, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
13 enr · 13:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School (435 students)
Wes-Del Preschool grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (+53.8%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 1.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Wes-Del Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wes-Del Middle
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School
435 students
- Wes-Del Elemen
Wes-Del Elementary School
427 students
- This school 13
Wes-Del Preschool
13 students
What this shows Wes-Del Preschool reports 13 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wes-Del Preschool compares
Wes-Del Preschool is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Indiana - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
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 Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wes-Del Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wes-Del Preschool'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
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 (~13 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wes-Del Preschool
How many students attend Wes-Del Preschool?
Wes-Del Preschool has 13 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gaston, IN. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wes-Del Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Wes-Del Preschool is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 Preschool?
46.2% of students at Wes-Del Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wes-Del Preschool?
Wes-Del Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Wes-Del Preschool rank among public schools in Gaston?
By Resource Investment Index, Wes-Del Preschool ranks #3 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 Preschool, Wes-Del Community Schools also operates Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School (435 students) and Wes-Del Elementary School (427 students). See the Wes-Del Community Schools district page for the complete list.