Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Delcambre Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delcambre Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Delcambre Elementary School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Panthers
School Rankings
Delcambre Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delcambre Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 1244 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
11%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delcambre Elementary School's ranking?
Delcambre Elementary School is ranked #54 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Delcambre Elementary School often compared to?
Delcambre Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dozier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Delcambre Elementary School?
472 students attend Delcambre Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Delcambre Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delcambre Elementary School?
Delcambre Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delcambre Elementary School offer ?
Delcambre Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delcambre Elementary School part of?
Delcambre Elementary School is part of Iberia Parish School District.
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