For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 862 students in 47342, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 47342, IN are Wes-del Elementary School and Wes-del Middle/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 47342 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 47342, IN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47342, IN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wes-del Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Jackson St
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3079
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3079
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Wes-del Middle/senior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10000 N Cr 600 W
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-4091
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-4091
Gr: 6-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
47342, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9710 W Cr 500 N
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3441
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3441
Gr: 3-5 | 180 students
201 Elm Street
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3335
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3335
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 47342, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 47342, IN include Wes-del Elementary School and Wes-del Middle/senior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 47342?
2 public elementary schools are located in 47342.
What is the racial composition of students in 47342?
47342 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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