Wes-Del Community Schools School District

10290 N Cr 600 W
Gaston, IN 47342
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Wes-Del Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 862 students in Wes-Del Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Wes-Del Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
862 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wes-Del Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#188 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
38%
38%
41%
30-34%
34%
90-94%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
94%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,030 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,818 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,030
$13,222
Spending / Student
$12,818
$12,852

Best Wes-Del Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wes-del Middle/senior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10000 N Cr 600 W
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-4091
Grades: 6-12
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Wes-del Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Jackson St
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3079
Grades: K-5
| 411 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wes-Del Community Schools School District?
Wes-Del Community Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 862 students.
What is the rank of Wes-Del Community Schools School District?
Wes-Del Community Schools School District is ranked #191 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wes-Del Community Schools School District?
94% of Wes-Del Community Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wes-Del Community Schools School District?
Wes-Del Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Wes-Del Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,818 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 862 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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