Wes-del Elementary School

500 Jackson St
Gaston, IN 47342
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Wes-del Elementary School serves 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Wes-del Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wes-del Elementary School's student population of 414 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
414 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Wes-del Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Wes-del Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
Overall Testing Rank
#1170 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
92%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.15
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wes-del Elementary School's ranking?
Wes-del Elementary School is ranked #1170 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Wes-del Elementary School often compared to?
Wes-del Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Wes-del Elementary School?
414 students attend Wes-del Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Wes-del Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wes-del Elementary School?
Wes-del Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wes-del Elementary School offer ?
Wes-del Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wes-del Elementary School part of?
Wes-del Elementary School is part of Wes-Del Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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