Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Delhi Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Delhi Elementary School serves the eastern part of Delhi, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 94.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Delhi Elementary School's student population of 167 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Delhi Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delhi Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#1220 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
96%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
2%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delhi Elementary School's ranking?
Delhi Elementary School is ranked #1220 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Delhi Elementary School often compared to?
Delhi Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delhi Charter School, Holly Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Delhi Elementary School?
167 students attend Delhi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Delhi Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delhi Elementary School?
Delhi Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delhi Elementary School offer ?
Delhi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delhi Elementary School part of?
Delhi Elementary School is part of Richland Parish School District.
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