Wes-Del Elementary School

Summary:

Wes-Del Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gaston, Indiana, serving 418 students in grades K-5 and part of the Madison-Grant United School Corp district.

While Wes-Del Elementary has seen improvements in recent years, the school still lags behind state averages and many nearby schools on key metrics. Its student population is significantly more racially homogeneous, with 93.3% white students, compared to schools like Longfellow Elementary (26.23% white) and North View Elementary (49.33% white). Wes-Del has also experienced a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.5% in 2020-2021 to 22.2% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the state average and most nearby schools. On standardized tests, Wes-Del's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (31.77%) and math (55.21%) lag behind the state averages and many neighboring schools, such as Yorktown Elementary and Eaton Elementary.

While Wes-Del Elementary's spending per student has increased in recent years, from $8,066 in 2018-2019 to $10,011 in 2021-2022, this increased investment has not yet translated into significantly improved academic outcomes. The school's challenges, including high chronic absenteeism and relatively low test scores, suggest that the Madison-Grant United School Corp may need to examine its curriculum, teaching practices, and resource allocation to better support the students at Wes-Del Elementary and address the unique needs of the school's racially homogeneous population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 500 Jackson St
       Gaston, IN  47342


(765) 358-3079

District: Wes-Del Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
522nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,011 Help


Students who attend Wes-Del Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.5% Help


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Compare Details Wes-Del Elementary School ranks worse than 51.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wes-Del Elementary School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Wes-Del Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wes-Del Elementary School is $10,011.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Wes-Del Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Wes-Del Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wes-Del Community Schools 149th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wes-Del Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 43.75 633rd 959 34.0%
2006 48.22 585th 961 39.1%
2007 57.29 476th 985 51.7%
2008 67.31 313th 996 68.6%
2009 69.11 312th 1003 68.9%
2010 63.74 401st 1009 60.3%
2011 75.71 205th 1025 80.0%
2012 62.80 406th 1015 60.0%
2013 53.04 582nd 1035 43.8%
2014 45.86 683rd 1036 34.1%
2015 25.63 849th 1040 18.4%
2016 52.09 584th 1046 44.2%
2017 58.04 490th 1033 52.6%
2018 57.64 483rd 1027 53.0%
2019 52.63 537th 1031 47.9%
2021 38.22 661st 1016 34.9%
2022 47.29 574th 1020 43.7%
2023 56.71 466th 1016 54.1%
2024 50.34 522nd 1010 48.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Wes-Del Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 241 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1989 267 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1990 217 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1991 202 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1992 220 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1993 216 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1994 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1995 211 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 213
1996 211 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 213
1997 217 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 219
1998 200 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1999 208 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2000 205 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2001 184 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2002 169 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2003 169 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2004 178 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 182
2005 368 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2006 351 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2007 333 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 9 348
2008 319 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 7 332
2009 338 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 6 350
2010 331 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 10 347
2011 356 0 2 8 0 0 8 0 374
2012 347 0 5 17 0 0 12 0 381
2013 327 1 3 12 0 0 9 0 352
2014 327 0 3 16 0 0 9 0 355
2015 322 3 2 14 0 0 11 0 352
2016 338 1 0 14 0 0 6 0 359
2017 330 1 1 16 1 0 7 0 356
2018 339 1 1 25 0 0 9 0 375
2019 341 1 2 26 1 0 9 0 380
2020 330 2 2 24 1 0 7 0 366
2021 352 1 2 24 1 0 9 0 389
2022 379 0 2 23 1 0 9 0 414
2023 390 2 1 18 0 0 7 0 418

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wes-Del Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 242 13.7 17.6 13.2
1989 267 14.7 18.1 16.9
1990 217 10.7 20.2 30
1991 203 10.3 19.7 16.7
1992 222 12.0 18.5 23.9
1993 218 11.0 19.8 21.6
1994 199 12.5 15.9 25.6
1995 213 11.0 19.4 17.1
1996 213 11.0 19.4 17.1
1997 219 11.1 19.7 24.9
1998 200 11.9 16.8 28
1999 208 12.8 16.3 31.7
2000 206 12.0 17.2 35
2001 185 12.2 15.2 34.1
2002 169 11.7 14.4 29.6
2003 169 11.7 14.4 29.6
2004 182 11.7 15.6 33.5
2005 369 25.8 14.3 33.9
2006 353 23.6 15.0 36.3
2007 348 n/a n/a 36.6
2008 332 25.6 13.0 37.8
2009 350 25.3 13.8 42.2
2010 347 24.6 14.0 47.5
2011 374 24.7 15.1 48.1
2012 381 24.0 15.8 48.8
2013 352 23.0 15.3 47.7
2014 355 22.0 16.1 49.3
2015 352 22.0 16.0 51.1
2016 359 22.0 16.3 51.8
2017 356 25.7 13.8 51.7
2018 375 27.0 13.8 56
2019 380 22.0 17.2 58.4
2020 366 25.3 14.4 58.5
2021 389 25.4 15.2 62
2022 414 27.5 15.0 54.3
2023 418 29.0 14.4 56.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wes-Del Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 242 13.7 17.6 13.2
1989 267 14.7 18.1 16.9
1990 217 10.7 20.2 30
1991 203 10.3 19.7 16.7
1992 222 12.0 18.5 23.9
1993 218 11.0 19.8 21.6
1994 199 12.5 15.9 25.6
1995 213 11.0 19.4 17.1
1996 213 11.0 19.4 17.1
1997 219 11.1 19.7 24.9
1998 200 11.9 16.8 28
1999 208 12.8 16.3 31.7
2000 206 12.0 17.2 35
2001 185 12.2 15.2 34.1
2002 169 11.7 14.4 29.6
2003 169 11.7 14.4 29.6
2004 182 11.7 15.6 33.5
2005 369 25.8 14.3 33.9
2006 353 23.6 15.0 36.3
2007 348 n/a n/a 36.6
2008 332 25.6 13.0 37.8
2009 350 25.3 13.8 42.2
2010 347 24.6 14.0 47.5
2011 374 24.7 15.1 48.1
2012 381 24.0 15.8 48.8
2013 352 23.0 15.3 47.7
2014 355 22.0 16.1 49.3
2015 352 22.0 16.0 51.1
2016 359 22.0 16.3 51.8
2017 356 25.7 13.8 51.7
2018 375 27.0 13.8 56
2019 380 22.0 17.2 58.4
2020 366 25.3 14.4 58.5
2021 389 25.4 15.2 62
2022 414 27.5 15.0 54.3
2023 418 29.0 14.4 56.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wes-Del Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $890 (11.0%) $7,177 (89.0%) $8,066
2020 $783 (9.0%) $7,965 (91.0%) $8,748
2021 $1,386 (14.5%) $8,168 (85.5%) $9,554
2022 $1,940 (19.4%) $8,071 (80.6%) $10,011

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wes-Del Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 537th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 466th of 1016 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wes-Del Elementary School)52.747.2
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wes-Del Community Schools)52.747.2
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Wes-Del Elementary School)67.384.9
 17.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Wes-Del Community Schools)67.384.9
 17.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wes-Del Elementary School)38.225
 13.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wes-Del Community Schools)38.225
 13.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Wes-Del Elementary School)58.243.8
 14.5%
   4th Grade Math (Wes-Del Community Schools)58.243.8
 14.5%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Wes-Del Elementary School)45.523.4
 22.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wes-Del Community Schools)45.523.4
 22.1%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wes-Del Elementary School)43.143.9
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wes-Del Community Schools)43.143.9
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Wes-Del Elementary School)34.542.4
 7.9%
   5th Grade Math (Wes-Del Community Schools)34.542.4
 7.9%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Wes-Del Elementary School)46.647
 0.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Wes-Del Community Schools)46.647
 0.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students380418
 10%
African American12
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2618
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White341390
 14.4%
Two or More Races97
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.4%56.5%
 2%


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Students at Wes-Del Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended Wes-Del Elementary School.

Students who attend Wes-Del Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School

Wes-Del Elementary School ranks 522nd of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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