Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wes-del Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wes-Del Elementary School's attendance zone, located in Gaston, IN, covers an area of approximately 77.9 square miles and includes the entire school district, with typical travel times to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 5.7 miles, extending up to 7.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wes-del Elementary School's student population of 427 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wes-del Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wes-del Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#923 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Warriors
Source: 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 #923 out of 1,743 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, Burris Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Wes-del Elementary School?
427 students attend Wes-del Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wes-del Elementary School students are White, 3% 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 16:1, which is higher than 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wes-del Elementary School part of?
Wes-del Elementary School is part of Wes-Del Community Schools.
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