Wes-Del Elementary School

418 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wes-Del Elementary School, located in Gaston, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wes-Del Community School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the staff strives to prepare students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while maintaining a strong connection to the local Gaston community.

The school is known for its relatively small, tight-knit atmosphere, which allows for more personalized attention between teachers and students. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Wes-Del Elementary often prioritizes building a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be active participants in their own education. Through various academic programs, extracurricular opportunities, and community-focused initiatives, the school aims to cultivate a sense of pride and belonging for every child who walks through its doors.

418

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wes-Del Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	18
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
390 (93.3 %)
Hispanic
18 (4.3 %)
Two or More
7 (1.7 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wes-Del Community Schools
Phone:	(765)358-3079
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 69