D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Wes-Del Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 500 Jackson St, Gaston, IN 47342
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 51st percentile in Indiana
Growth
D
Students gain 0.73 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 10th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

47
Repit Score
out of 100
411
Students
enrolled
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%51/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%10/100Students gain 0.73 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.64 in 2009–19; 13th percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+7 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%52%reading -7 pts, math -10 pts31st percentile (list)
Low-income37%42%reading +2 pts, math +0 pts43rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 Jackson St
City Gaston
ZIP Code 47342
District 1804500
NCES School ID 180450000758
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 47342

Understanding the community around Wes-Del Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,000
Per Capita Income $29,967
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%
High School or Higher 85.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $110,000
Median Rent $810
Owner-Occupied 76.1%
Renter-Occupied 23.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Wes-Del Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.7%
Hispanic/Latino 3.9%
Two or More Races 2.2%
Asian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 411
Teachers (FTE) 31.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Wes-Del Elementary School?
Wes-Del Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Wes-Del Elementary School?
Wes-Del Elementary School has 411 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Wes-Del Elementary School serve?
Wes-Del Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Wes-Del Elementary School receive per student?
Wes-Del Elementary School receives $14,474 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Wes-Del Elementary School in 47342 ▼
Avg Home Value
$207,430
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
23.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026