Mermentau Elementary School
Mermentau Elementary School serves 151 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.
Mermentau Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mermentau Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mermentau Elementary School's student population of 151 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mermentau Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Mermentau Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
12%
42%
White
87%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mermentau Elementary School's ranking?
Mermentau Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 5%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Mermentau Elementary School?
151 students attend Mermentau Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mermentau Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mermentau Elementary School?
Mermentau Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mermentau Elementary School offer ?
Mermentau Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Mermentau Elementary School part of?
Mermentau Elementary School is part of Acadia Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
High expectations of students and instructors
Selected as Louisiana's Distinguished Title I School for 2011-12 from a field of over 1300 schools
We had Acadia Parish's outstanding: 5th Grade Student, Support Person and School Volunteer
Our principal was honored as one of Southwest Louisiana"s Best Bosses
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