Wes-Del Elementary School

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

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:
522^nd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,011

Students who attend Wes-Del Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 411

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.7%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wes-Del Elementary School ranks worse than 51.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.34. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.7%), Hispanic (3.9%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wes-Del Elementary School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Wes-Del Elementary School employs 31.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 149^th 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
2005	43.75	633^rd	959	34.0%
2006	48.22	585^th	961	39.1%
2007	57.29	476^th	985	51.7%
2008	67.31	313^th	996	68.6%
2009	69.11	312^th	1003	68.9%
2010	63.74	401^st	1009	60.3%
2011	75.71	205^th	1025	80.0%
2012	62.80	406^th	1015	60.0%
2013	53.04	582^nd	1035	43.8%
2014	45.86	683^rd	1036	34.1%
2015	25.63	849^th	1040	18.4%
2016	52.09	584^th	1046	44.2%
2017	58.04	490^th	1033	52.6%
2018	57.64	483^rd	1027	53.0%
2019	52.63	537^th	1031	47.9%
2021	38.22	661^st	1016	34.9%
2022	47.29	574^th	1020	43.7%
2023	56.71	466^th	1016	54.1%
2024	50.34	522^nd	1010	48.3%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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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
2024	385	0	1	16	0	0	9	0	411

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
2024	411	31.8	12.9	51.1

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
2024	411	31.8	12.9	51.1

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 537^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 466^th 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)	52.7	47.2	5.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wes-Del Community Schools)	52.7	47.2	5.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Wes-Del Elementary School)	67.3	84.9	17.6%
3rd Grade Math (Wes-Del Community Schools)	67.3	84.9	17.6%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wes-Del Elementary School)	38.2	25	13.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wes-Del Community Schools)	38.2	25	13.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Wes-Del Elementary School)	58.2	43.8	14.5%
4th Grade Math (Wes-Del Community Schools)	58.2	43.8	14.5%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Wes-Del Elementary School)	45.5	23.4	22.1%
4th Grade Science (Wes-Del Community Schools)	45.5	23.4	22.1%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wes-Del Elementary School)	43.1	43.9	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wes-Del Community Schools)	43.1	43.9	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Wes-Del Elementary School)	34.5	42.4	7.9%
5th Grade Math (Wes-Del Community Schools)	34.5	42.4	7.9%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Wes-Del Elementary School)	46.6	47	0.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Wes-Del Community Schools)	46.6	47	0.4%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	380	418	10%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	26	18	30.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	341	390	14.4%
Two or More Races	9	7	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.4%	56.5%	2%

Schools Near Wes-Del Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wes-Del Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 Jackson St	Gaston	47342	Delaware County	Wes-Del Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 358-3079	411	32	12.9	51.1%	385 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	50.3	522^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	48.3%		56.7	466^th of 1016 public elementary schools	54.1%	56	22.1	36.4	37.7	31.8	69.1	67.3	31.9	55.2	26.1	$10,011	$1,940	$8,071
Wes-Del Preschool	Public	PK	201 Elm Street	Gaston	47342	Delaware County	Wes-Del Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 358-3335	20	1	15.0	15.0%	18 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.0%)								(n/a)
Royerton Elementary School	Public	K-5	1401 E Royerton Rd	Muncie	47303	Delaware County	Delaware Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 282-2044	597	36	16.5	44.1%	502 (84.1%)	14 (2.3%)	25 (4.2%)	6 (1.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (7.7%)	83.6	144^th of 1010 public elementary schools	85.7%		84.9	127^th of 1016 public elementary schools	87.5%	17	54.3	58.7	49.0	54.2	66.0	71.6	56.3	64.9	57.3	$9,506	$895	$8,611
Summitville School	Public	PK, KG-2	405 E Mill St	Summitville	46070	Madison County	Madison-Grant United School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 536-2875	261	16	16.8	59.4%	252 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.7%)								(n/a)										$10,378	$1,695	$8,683
Eaton Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 N E Union St	Eaton	47338	Delaware County	Delaware Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 396-3301	274	19	14.1	71.2%	256 (93.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.2%)	84.6	133^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	86.8%		82.1	157^th of 1016 public elementary schools	84.5%	24	64.3	47.9	57.1	56.1	76.2	56.3	66.7	65.9	64.3	$11,235	$1,381	$9,854
North View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	807 W Yale Ave	Muncie	47304	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 747-5422	390	26	15.0	49.0%	203 (52.1%)	80 (20.5%)	11 (2.8%)	26 (6.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	68 (17.4%)	39.8	633^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	37.3%		51.2	528^th of 1016 public elementary schools	48.0%	105	13.3	41.9	36.7	30.4	36.7	43.6	36.7	39.2	30.6	$9,240	$1,675	$7,564
Pleasant View Elementary School	Public	K-2	9101 W River Rd	Yorktown	47396	Delaware County	Yorktown Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 759-2800	591	34	17.2	39.8%	486 (82.2%)	20 (3.4%)	30 (5.1%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.0%)								(n/a)										$9,047	$742	$8,305
West View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3401 W Gilbert St	Muncie	47304	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 747-5437	490	32	15.2	48.0%	287 (58.6%)	67 (13.7%)	51 (10.4%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	78 (15.9%)	31.5	713^th of 1010 public elementary schools	29.4%		36.1	671^st of 1016 public elementary schools	34.0%	42	19.4	32.5	23.3	25.2	37.3	52.0	25.6	37.6	22.2	$8,800	$1,467	$7,333
Yorktown Elementary School	Public	3-5	8810 W Smith St	Yorktown	47396	Delaware County	Yorktown Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 759-2770	662	36	18.2	37.5%	546 (82.5%)	28 (4.2%)	24 (3.6%)	19 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.8%)	68.1	316^th of 1010 public elementary schools	68.7%		73.5	256^th of 1016 public elementary schools	74.8%	60	43.3	39.7	48.0	43.7	66.2	49.8	48.9	54.8	48.4	$8,579	$832	$7,747
Longfellow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 E Centennial	Muncie	47303	Delaware County	Muncie Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 747-5410	332	24	13.8	69.0%	92 (27.7%)	144 (43.4%)	15 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	79 (23.8%)	10.6	924^th of 1010 public elementary schools	8.5%		8.6	935^th of 1016 public elementary schools	8.0%	11	12.2	19.4	15.2	15.3	20.4	22.2	8.7	16.8	10.9	$10,641	$2,301	$8,341

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

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Students at Wes-Del Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Wes-Del Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 411 students attended Wes-Del Elementary School.

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