Wes-Del Preschool

Wes-Del Community Schools
201 Elm Street
Gaston, IN 47342
13 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Wes-Del Preschool, located at 201 Elm Street in Gaston, Indiana, operates as part of the Wes-Del Community School Corporation. The program is designed to provide a foundational educational experience for young children in the local area, focusing on school readiness and early childhood development. By being housed within the larger school system, the preschool serves as an introductory environment where children can begin their academic journey in a structured, nurturing setting that emphasizes social, emotional, and cognitive growth.

The preschool benefits from its affiliation with the Wes-Del district, which allows for a seamless transition for students as they move from early childhood education into the elementary grades. The curriculum typically focuses on play-based learning, foundational literacy and numeracy skills, and the development of essential social skills like sharing, cooperation, and classroom etiquette. For families in the Gaston community, Wes-Del Preschool serves as a vital resource for establishing a strong educational base while fostering a sense of community and school spirit from an early age.
13
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    11 (84.6 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (15.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
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)358-3335
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 13
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 13
Gender Ratio