Wes - Del Elementary School in Gaston, Indiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Wes - Del Elementary School is a rural public school in Gaston, Indiana that is part of Wes-del Cmty School District. It serves 427 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.8:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

427 Students

27 Teachers

500 E Jackson St

Gaston, IN 47342 View local requests

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Wes - Del Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Romo

Mrs. Whitinger

Mrs. Williams

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Wes - Del Elementary School Demographics

51%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Wes - Del Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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