For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 861 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 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
861 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Wes-Del Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 398 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.
Overall District Rank
#188 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
3 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
807 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
94%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
66
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
67
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
64
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
69
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
60
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
61
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
63
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
64
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
66
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
63
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,044 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,833 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,044
$13,148
Spending / Student
$12,833
$12,780
Best Wes-Del Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wes-del Middle/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10000 N Cr 600 W
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-4091
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-4091
Grades: 6-12
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Wes-del Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Jackson St
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3079
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3079
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wes-del Preschool
Magnet School
201 Elm Street
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3335
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3335
Grades: PK
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wes-Del Community Schools School District?
Wes-Del Community Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 861 students.
What is the rank of Wes-Del Community Schools School District?
Wes-Del Community Schools School District is ranked #191 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
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 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Wes-Del Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,833 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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